Don't have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah-ul-Haq

Cricket News: Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magi

Don't have magic wand to revive Pak cricket: Misbah

Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magic wand to revive its fortunes instantly and will

Don't have any desire to sit and watch Pakistan cricket go to pieces: Coach Misbah slams critics

Misbah said he wouldn’t preside over Pakistan’s decline and would do his best to make things right.

Don’t have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magic wand to revive its fortunes instantly and will step aside if he fails to deliver after some time.

Not Misbah’s fault

It’s probably in ours stars Pakistan has suffered yet another clean sweep Down Under. This was the first overseas tour under Misbah-ul-Haq. In all fairness, considering past tours o

Brewers need a breather after fresh Imps run off with the points

Difficult week for Albion as they take only one point from two home games

'No great panic' says Clough after Pirelli disappointment

Manager praises effort, admits tiredness was a factor but backs players all the way

Mendes heads home Bulls' winner

JERSEY BULLS’ winning streak was extended to 18 league matches courtesy of midfield schemer Ruben Mendes, hours after the club received national coverage on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.

Five-try Reds made to work hard by Hartpury grafters

JERSEY REDS confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the Championship Cup at Stade Santander on Saturday, with a bonus-point Pool 2 victory over a spirited Hartpury University.

Darrell Clarke's challenge to Walsall strikers

Walsall boss Darrell Clarke has challenged his strikers to improve their play with their backs to goal after his side’s 1-0 win away at Port Vale.

Patriots Losing At Home To Chiefs Had The Fan Base Fighting Each Other In the Stands (VIDEO)

The New England Patriots lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-16 on Sunday, which was the Pats' first loss at…

Three takeaways from Chiefs vs. Patriots: Red-hot Kansas City makes Tom Brady, New England go cold in playoff picture

The Chiefs beat the Patriots on Sunday in a game that significantly impacted the NFL playoff picture. Here is what we learned about both teams.

Tom Brady, New England Patriots, booed off field by their own fans during Chiefs game

The New England Patriots were booed off their home field Sunday as they headed off for halftime down 13 to the Kansas City Chiefs, reports said.

The 49ers are a revelation but the NFL's ridiculous seeding could kill them

San Francisco have been excellent throughout the season but could still end up as a lower seed than the woeful Cowboys due to the league’s stubbornness

Patriots vs. Chiefs final score: Kansas City builds lead early, holds on for tight win

Sporting News had live scoring updates and highlights from a potential AFC playoff preview in Week 14.

WATCH: Niall Horan explains the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to Jimmy Fallon

Irish man Niall Horan explains the Irish phenomenon of the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

Music review: The Libertines, Barrowland, Glasgow

There was a time, between 2004 and 2010 to be exact, when the thought of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reuniting The Libertines seemed about as likely as Mike and Bernie Winters getting back together (there’s one for the teenagers).

Cardi B denies snubbing meet-and-greet in Ghana to eat kebab

She’s been on a tour of West Africa.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is making a new film, and other things we learned from her talk at the Southbank Centre

‘Fleabag’ is pretty hot right now, and the hottest ticket in town last night was Phoebe Waller-Bridge discussing the series at the Southbank Centre. In conversa

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP

Legendary puppeteer Carroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame Street, died today. He was 85. Here’s the New York Times obituary. And from the Sesame Worksho…

Roger Daltrey Recalls Horror of Who Fan Stampede

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend took part in a December 2019 documentary about a 1979 fan stampede in which 11 Who fans died.

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

Many Stolen Randy Rhoads Items Recovered

Items stolen from the Randy Rhoads family's music school were discovered in December 2019.

Rapper Juice Wrld dies aged 21 after a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport

Rapper Juice Wrld has died following a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport, just days after completing a sold out Australian tour.

Randy Rhoads’s Stolen Gear Found In North Hollywood Dumpster

The gear that Ozzy put out a $25k reward on has been recovered.

10 Forgotten Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are Christmas classics, but history hasn't been as kind to all of Rankin/Bass's television specials.

A tale of two Carols: Dickens's festive feast served with a twist

This year, the tried-and-tested tale at London’s Old Vic is up against subversive surprises at Wilton’s Music Hall, where Scrooge’s sister takes the lead

Sorry Jake Gyllenhaal, but the British musical is alive and kicking

With shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and The Boy in the Dress, the musical is in rude health in this country – whether Broadway knows it or not

Histories of our treasured Christmas traditions

Why we do what we do during the festive season

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Juice Wrld 'took unknown pills' on flight before fatal seizure

Juice has died aged 21.

Update: Juice Wrld Took Pills Before Seizure, 70 Lbs of Weed Found on Jet

Update 12/09/2019 10:42am:

Rapper Juice Wrld dies aged 21 after a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport

Rapper Juice Wrld has died following a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport, just days after completing a sold out Australian tour.

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

Drake On Juice Wrld’s Death: 'I Would Like To See All The Younger Talent Live Longer'

The Chi-Town native had just celebrated his 21st birthday on December 2.

Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition

Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.

Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde

Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree

Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging

Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.

Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think

The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.

One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'

A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.

Seven teenagers released by police after train driver attacked in Rugeley

Seven teenage boys who were arrested after a train driver was attacked in Rugeley have been released under investigation.

Police say City Road alleged stabbings in Cardiff are 'not linked'

There have been two incidents in less than a month

Man arrested after woman seriously injured in Newton Mearns house as cops probe 'disturbance'

The 41-year-old woman was raced to hospital.

Man in ‘serious’ condition after being hit by car on busy Dunfermline road

A man is said to be in a "serious" but not life threatening condition after being struck by a car on a busy Dunfermline road on Sunday evening.

Police give update after man on night out with friends left with serious head injury

The 38-year-old victim suffered from the injury during the brutal attack on Sunday morning

The Wait Is Over: DOJ Inspector General Report On Alleged Obama-Era FISA Abuses Against Trump Team Drops Today

Well, the day has arrived. The long-awaited report from Michael Horowitz, the Department of Justice’s inspector general, on the alleged FISA abuses that occurred under the Obama administration will be released. We already have some tidbits that this report doesn’t corroborate the allegation that the Obama White House spied on the Trump campaign, but it will conclude that there were deviations from department policy concerning the process in obtaining these warrants. Okay, let’s play on that for a minute. That’s still not good. The liberal media will chalk this up as a win for them because President Trump’s accusation won’t be legitimized or something. There’s still an ongoing pattern of FBI officials going off the reservation in order to get what they want. We know they didn’t want Trump to be president. We know disgraced former FBI Director James Comey took memos he had about the meeting she had with the president and gave them to a friend who leaked them to The New York Times. This was done on purpose; it was…

Watchdog Expected to Find Russia Probe Valid

The Justice Department's internal watchdog was to release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. it also is expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

DOJ watchdog finds no bias in launch of Trump-Russia probe, but uncovers ‘significant’ FBI errors

The Justice Department’s inspector general, in a long-awaited review concerning the origins of the Russia investigation, determined that the FBI complied with policies in launching the politically explosive probe -- but also flagged "significant concerns with how certain aspects of the investigation were conducted and supervised."

Prayed for a happy Telangana, says Governor

Tamilisai Sounderarajan accorded a ‘purnakumbh’ welcome by Yadadri temple priests

Thalassemia wards mooted at Red Cross units across the State

Governor lays foundation for exclusive building for Thalassemia ward in Warangal

Hats off to KCR and Telangana police officers: Jagan Reddy on Hyderabad ‘encounter’

"If the hero in a movie kills someone in an encounter, we all clap and say the movie is good. If a daring person does that in real life...someone will come down from Delhi in the name of National Human Rights Commission and say this is wrong," Jagan Mohan Reddy said.

Girl trafficked 25 years ago urges police to trace her parents

She settled at Kanchivanam in Tamil Nadu, and attended ‘Spandana’ programme

‘Make public draft law on Sabarimala’

All India Sabarimala Action Council threatens to approach Centre

Three held in Oman for drugs

The Royal Oman Police in Dhofar have arrested three people.

Habitual offender caught with country-made pistol

The Shivajinagar police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old habitual offender for allegedly carrying a country-made pistol and two live cartridges. Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted him near R

Two Held On Suspicion Of Terror Offences In Dover

The pair are to be held for extended questioning after being arrested as part of an "intelligence-led" operation.

11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district

Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police

Customs busts drug trafficking syndicate, seizes RM5m worth of ketamine

NILAI, Dec 9 — The Customs Department believes that an international drug trafficking syndicate has been crippled with the arrest of four men, including a local resident, in two separate raids in Selangor earlier this month. Customs deputy director-general (enforcement and compliance) Datuk Abdul...

Investigators want motorists’ videos of UPS truck shooting

MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appealed Monday for anyone who witnessed or has video of last week’s shootout between police and...

UPS Truck Chase-Shootout

Family and friends honored on Monday a UPS driver who was killed in a shootout between Florida police and the robbery suspects who had hijacked his delivery truck. Loved ones filed by Frank Ordonez's open casket at a Miami funeral home to pay respects to the 27-year-old driver. Some UPS employees

PHX PD: Juvenile accused of firing gun near private police academy

A minor teen is accused of firing shots outside a private police and fire academy in Phoenix.

Suspect chased by Milwaukee police dies in crash

Milwaukee police say a 28-year-old man has died after crashing his car during a police chase.

Hyderabad rape-murder: Watch the CCTV footage that helped police solve crime

CCTV footage from near a toll plaza where a Hyderabad woman doctor was gang-raped was a crucial lead that helped the police identify the four men who brutalised the woman and later killed her.

Yoga, holistic therapy sessions and posture workshops offered to States police to improve wellbeing

YOGA, holistic therapy sessions and ‘posture’ workshops have all been offered to police officers and staff as part of a drive to improve wellbeing.

Public Offered Free Counter-Terrorism Training

The coaching was previously available only to those who worked in crowded areas.

Free counter-terrorism training available to public for first time

Counter-terrorism training is going to be made available to the public for the first time to prepare them for major incidents.

Thai cops' high suicide rates prompt reforms

SHOCKING statistics have revealed a high rate of suicide among the police in Thailand.

Charlie Parker: ‘We can attract good people’

IT is a ‘bit of a myth’ that the government finds it difficult to attract ‘good people’ to fill front-line roles – the real problem is inadequate support once they arrive, the government’s chief executive has said.

WTI drops 1% towards $ 58.50 amid trade tensions, weak China exports

WTI (oil futures on NYMEX) is down over $1 from three-month highs of 59.85 reached last Friday after the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) agreed to deepen

WTI continues to erase OPEC-inspired gains, inches closer to $58

Crude oil prices gained traction on Friday after the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) announced decision to deepen supply curbs by 500,000 barrels per day

NZD/USD consolidates last week's gains, trades above mid-0.65s

The NZD/USD pair registered one of its largest weekly percentage gains last week as it added more than 140 pips to close at 0.6563. However, with inve

USD/JPY drops to fresh five-day lows below 108.50

After losing its momentum ahead of the 110 handle at the start of the previous week, the USD/JPY pair reversed its course and closed with a weekly los

Gold clings to modest gains above $1460 level, lacks follow-through

Gold edged higher on the first day of a new trading week and recovered a part of Friday's post-NFP slide to multi-day lows. The latest US monthly jobs

WeWork's Fall Was a Disaster. A Full-Page Ad Isn't Going to Change That

The company's adman marketing chief wants you to know the company means business.

Data Dive, Early Fireworks Edition: Alphabet, Postmates, Costco And H&M

While there are still roughly three weeks to go until the new year starts and the fireworks go off, it seems some firms wanted to get a jump on the action.

How to treat your money well

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Regret is tough to deal with.

PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman shares why he expects breakthroughs in the payments ecosystem to happen at a fast pace in the coming decade.

Unicorn Scooter Company Finds Profit To Be A Mythical Beast

It takes a special kind of audacity for your startup to be successful, and a special kind of audacity to name your startup “Unicorn”. Sadly, the overlapping of those two audacious circles did not spell success for one scooter company....

Lost your kid at an event? This Sydney couple may have the answer

Youngsters gone wandering at an event or theme park? This Sydney startup is looking to go global with a solution.

Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Monopolies don’t just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV

“A lot of people talk about our crisis of capitalism,” Matt Stoller announces early in the latest episode of “Pitchfork Economics,” “but what’s really going on is a crisis of monopoly.”

Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV

"If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever."

Unofficial port of Notepad++ pops up on the Microsoft Store again

Popular text/code editor Notepad++ is making its way back to the Microsoft Store. Back in the spring of 2018, an unofficial port of Notepad++ showed up

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition

Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.

How to use Apple Music on Xbox One

Access Apple Music streaming on Xbox One via "AirServer" with any iPhone, iPad or other AirPlay-compatible devices.

How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden

Apple has always been good at keeping people within its own little bubble. The company has strived for an insular ecosystem which can certainly make it tricky for those on the inside looking to break out. But it's by no means impossible....

Minecraft adds PlayStation 4 cross-play, joins Xbox One and other platforms

Minecraft Bedrock has expanded to PlayStation 4 consoles, welcoming cross-platform multiplayer, purchases, and progression with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and more.

Finally, PlayStation gets cross-platform Minecraft tomorrow

And you need an Xbox login to play.

Minecraft is finally getting PS4 cross-play support

Minecraft can now be played across every major console and mobile OS

'Minecraft' will finally support cross-platform play on PS4

The update will arrive Tuesday morning.

Minecraft PS4 cross-play is finally real as Sony joins Bedrock Edition

Sony PlayStation are finally joining in on Microsoft’s cross-platform version of Minecraft. That’s right, Minecraft PS4 cross-play is no longer a dream! Starting tomorrow, installed versions of Minecraft on PlayStation 4 systems will update to the unified Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Connecting players across Xbox One, Windows 10, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android mobile devices, Gear …

Battle of Ohio: Browns win third straight over Bengals

The Cleveland Browns won their third straight game over the Cincinnati Bengals, scoring a 27-19 victory Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Ryan Tannehill is doing MVP-like things during the Titans' winning streak

Tennessee is a factor in the NFL playoff picture thanks in part to the play of its quarterback, who is doing things only Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson have done in the league.

Ravens have far loftier goal than merely making playoffs

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — A year ago, the Baltimore Ravens earned a trip to the playoffs by squeezing past Cleveland on the final day of the regular season. The...

Baker Mayfield calls out Cleveland Browns' medical staff for handling of Odell Beckham Jr. injury

The Browns can't even win without some kind of theatrics. And, once again, Odell Beckham is in the middle of the latest drama.

Three takeaways from 49ers-Saints thriller: Jimmy Garoppolo makes statement; New Orleans slips in playoff picture

The best game of the NFL season was played Sunday in New Orleans. Here is what we learned from the 49ers' big win over the Saints.

Penny Lancaster forced to Google Rod Stewart's age after mixing him up with her dad

Loose Women star Penny Lancaster was joined by husband Rod Stewart on the show on Monday, but things got pretty awkward

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Ruth Langsford throws pen in fury after Phillip Schofield cuts her off

The unearthed clip sees the star far from impressed with Phillip cutting her off.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa is 'fine' as she 'cancels live TV interviews

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! runner up Andy Whyment said Jacqueline is keeping her head up.

Shaun Goater explains how Man City squad will react to Pep Guardiola reality check

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City can't compete with the best teams in the Premier League and Champions League.

Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders, Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola names FIVE teams Man City can't compete with

Surely an exaggeration from Pep.

EPL: What Pep Guardiola Told Players After Man United Defeat

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola told his players to take the positives following their 2-1 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League tie, Saturday. 

Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped

Guardiola's City have been the Premier League's outstanding side over the past two years, clocking up 100 points in 2017/18 and retaining the title last term during their treble-winning campaign.

UFC Star Alistair Overeem’s Lip Bust Open By Brutal Punch

Since Connor McGregor stormed the world of UFC, brutal fights have become the norm; something that was seen over the weekend

Monday Morning Hangover: What’s next for Alistair Overeem following KO loss at UFC DC?

What’s next for Alistiar Overeem following his bizarre knockout loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik a UFC on ESPN in Washington D.C.?

UFC News: Jairzinho Rozenstruik happy with Francis Ngannou's response, vows to knock him out

The Surinamese is happy with Francis Ngannou's response!

UFC 245: Inside the moment Amanda Nunes knew she would be champion

Amanda Nunes and other top female MMA fighters reflect on an event that helped many realize their dreams.

Colby Covington says UFC was going to cut him if not for ‘filfthy animals’ promo

"So that’s what saved my career and that was the turning point of my career and the rest has been history."

VOTD: Making of the ‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ Christmas Commercial from Xfinity

Check out the making of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Christmas commercial featurette, including a look at the impressive puppet used and more.

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Blu-ray gifts for film fanatics

From a kaiju bonanza to the definitive assemblage of a decades-spanning TV classic, these are the Blu-ray gifts your friends and family will be very happy to receive this holiday season

[Review] Issue #1 of Joe Hill’s ‘Dying is Easy’ Introduces a Marvelously Dark and Very Funny Noir Tale

“There was this one guy, we got him sitting in front of the TV with his mother’s head in his lap. We asked him what happened. He said she did it to herself! Cut her own head off, man. We asked him how she did that. He said, ‘Quickly’.” In addition to writing a number […]

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP

Legendary puppeteer Carroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame Street, died today. He was 85. Here’s the New York Times obituary. And from the Sesame Worksho…

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Isabelle Fuhrman and Rory Culkin Head Back to 1843 for Horror Film ‘The Last Thing Mary Saw’

In addition to the upcoming Escape Room 2, Orphan star Isabelle Fuhrman will also be starring in the period horror movie The Last Thing Mary Saw, set in the year 1843. Deadline reports that Fuhrman will star alongside Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and Judith Roberts (You Were Never Really […]

'Mrs Fletcher': Owen Teague on Filming Sex Scene With Intimacy Coordinator

"Mrs Fletcher" star Owen Teague said his sex scene was treated "like choreography, like a dance, or a choreographing a fight, and made it feel very safe."

Sabrina Becomes the Queen of Hell in the Official Plot Synopsis for “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Season 3

Announced over the weekend, the third season of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” will be hitting Netflix on January 24, 2020, and we’ve got the official plot synopsis today. Part Three finds Sabrina reeling from the harrowing events of Part Two. Though she defeated her father Lucifer, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison […]

'Star Trek' and 'Benson' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at 79

Rene Auberjonois, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Benson" and his part as Father Mulcahy in the 1970s film "M.A.S.H." has died at age 79.

Lily James says she ‘kept having panic attacks’ while filming Rebecca

Lily James has said she “kept having panic attacks” during the filming of Rebecca, a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic novel. James plays newlywed Mrs de Winter in the Netflix

Only Bella Hadid can wear a sheer top and white jeans to the beach

Party up top, business on the bottom.

Kendall Jenner Sizzles In A Tiny Red-Hot Bikini On A Yacht

Kendall’s showing off her model body in a skimpy red bikini. Kendall Jenner seriously sizzled as she slipped into a skimpy bikini for a new photo posted to Instagram. The gorgeous supermodel ...

Victoria’s Secret’s Lorena Rae Rocks Plunging Blue Bikini In Miami

Lorena wore a seriously plunging bikini top at the beach. Victoria’s Secret model Lorena Rae showed some serious skin in a very plunging bikini in a seriously hot new shot recently shared to ...

All the times Dia Mirza impressed us with her fashion

As Dia Mirza turns a year older, we take a look at her best fashion moments.

From Anarkali to A-line: Every time Karisma Kapoor impressed in a suit

When in doubt go traditional like Karisma Kapoor. Click to see her best ethnic looks.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

1 dead as NZ volcano erupts, more fatalities likely

Around 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.

Five People Were Killed and Many are still Missing after the New Zealand Volcano Eruption

Five people were killed in the eruption of a volcano in New Zealand. There are foreigners among the blocked tourists on White Island, but their nationality is still unknown.

New Zealand volcano eruption leaves at least five dead after tourists seen in crater caught up in explosion

Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims said 23 people had been taken from White Island in the country's Bay of Plenty, some of whom are injured

Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements

Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements.

5 dead, many more missing or injured after New Zealand volcano erupts

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing. Police said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing. Police…

South Africa hit by massive power cuts as floods disrupt supply

Worst outages in a decade after heavy rains cause power stations to fail

New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption

New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five people, injuring more than 30 and leaving eight people missing, presumed dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no

Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire

At least 43 people were killed Sunday in a devastating fire that ripped through a bag factory in the congested old quarter of the Indian capital New Delhi, with survivors describing the screams of workers trapped inside.

Kenya story building collapse: 10 dead, 20 inured, 30 missing - Police

Nairobi Police Chief Philip Ndolo said four bodies were recovered from the scene Sunday including that of a child, while a fifth person died in a hospital. According to authorities, that brings the ov

Tassia collapse building death toll rises to 10 after 4 more bodies found

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9- The death toll from the building that collapsed in Tassia Estate in Embakasi Constituency has risen to 10 after more bodies were - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire

At least 43 people were killed Sunday in a devastating fire that ripped through a bag factory in the congested old quarter of the Indian capital New Delhi, with survivors describing the screams of workers trapped inside.

At Least 16 People Dead in Uganda Floods

Kampala - Flooding in Uganda has claimed at least 16 lives, the Red Cross said, as the region reels from weeks of rain.

One critically injured as popular New Zealand volcano erupts

Wellington - At least one person was left in a critical condition when New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.

Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states

Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons

Turkey will always defend its interests, Defense Minister Akar says

Turkey is in favor of dialogue with regional actors when it comes to the Eastern Mediterranean, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Monday, adding that the...

Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM

Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.

Turkey expects EU Council to have constructive, objective stance

Turkey expects the European Council to have a constructive attitude, apart from political motives, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday. “We...

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

Brussels: European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea. The maritime border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil

Five People Were Killed and Many are still Missing after the New Zealand Volcano Eruption

Five people were killed in the eruption of a volcano in New Zealand. There are foreigners among the blocked tourists on White Island, but their nationality is still unknown.

Volcano Erupts in New Zealand, Tourists are Missing (VIDEO)

Hundreds of tourists were near New Zealand's island when a volcano erupted there, the Associated Press reported, citing country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some people have been injured and others are still missing.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

5 dead, 8 missing in New Zealand volcano eruption

A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight ...

Dozens feared dead in eruption of New Zealand volcano

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.Police said that the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing but that aircraft had seen no signs of life.“Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island,” police said in a statement.“My god,” Michael Schade tweeted as he posted video of the eruption. “My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were w

Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’

In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.

New chief EU diplomat urged to review Palestine stance

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — Luxembourg’s veteran foreign minister has written to the new head of European Union foreign policy to urge a debate on recognising Palestinian statehood. In a note to Josep Borrell, who took office last week as Brussels’ chief diplomat, Jean Asselborn said a discussion could...

ForMin Aurescu: Romania remains strong supporter of EU enlargement

Romania will remain a strong supporter of EU enlargement, Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu said during a meeting with German...

Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM

Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.

Guns blaze in Ukraine as leaders meet in Paris

Hundreds of explosions and bursts of small arms fire were reported on the contact line in east Ukraine, as France prepares to host the first peace summit on the war in three years.

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year.

Man jailed over plot to attack Israeli embassy

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year. The state security court ruled that Khaled Abu Raya ...

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.

Terror Roundup: Two Separate Stabbing Attempts in Hebron

Other terror-related incidents that took place in Israel yesterday included a rabbi who was pulled out of his vehicle and beaten by Arabs in front of his kids in the central city of Lod.

Palestinian ex-prisoners recall torture in Israeli detention

Ramallah, Occupied West Bank - It was supposed to be a normal Wednesday for Samer Arbeed and his wife, Noura, picking up and dropping off the children, eating leftovers for lunch, and working on a sink-load of dishes.

Limited water availability raising concerns across the region

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning that limited water availability will become a major concern for the region by February next year due to evolving long term drought in several...

1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows

Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists

Severe drought — Once mighty Victoria Falls dries to a trickle

The worst drought in a century in south-central Africa has slowed the world's largest waterfalls - situated across the Zimbabwe and Zambia border - down to a trickle.

Some of the world's most vital fresh water reserves are DRYING UP as scientists predict climate change and population growth will to lead to a 30 per cent increase in demand over the next 30 years

More than 30 of the world's leading scientists say mountain regions, which supply a quarter of the world's population - around 1.9 billion people - with freshwater, are drying up.

Weatherman Issues Update on Cyclone Belna

In a statement sent to newsrooms, the Kenya Meteorological Department admitted that...

Owner of £3,000,000 flat sues developer because it didn't have broadband

He wants £100,000 compensation for 'about 1,000 days' of low-tech misery.

Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000

Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.

Owner of £3m apartment sues Heron Tower for £100,000 after enduring two years without broadband

A millionaire is suing for £100,000 after going two years without broadband at his £3 million apartment and being forced to log on at his local library.

Myaree customers safe from wheel clamp threat after company's contract pulled

Customers and patrons parking outside a group of shops in Myaree won't have their wheels clamped, according to a local property and business owner.

Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating

The new owners are working to make improvements

SDG Hackathon 2019 concludes

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dr Sania Nishtar, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, was the Chief Guest at the concluding Award Ceremony for the SDG Hackathon 2019 and the Women SDG Challenge Cup 2019, a premier tech initiative by Jazz in partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad on December 6, 7 and 8, 2019. Dr Nishtar, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, extended a hand of partnership, friendship, and collaboration, to the private sector and other stakeholders, to explore the unanswered set of questions in the framework of Ehsaas, which is the government’s new welfare program aimed at embracing innovation and helping the marginalized segments of the country. Saif Chi, CEO Huawei Pakistan was also present as a Guest of Honour, and generously provided giveaways for the winning teams. “We truly believe that Pakistan has great talent, a glimpse of which we witnessed today through the amazing ideas that…

3-day TECH 2019 from December 10

As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education

Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system

45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’

PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), a flagship project of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).

New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation

OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.

China orders govt offices to remove foreign equipment, software

In the latest salvo to the tech cold war, the Chinese government has ordered all government offices and public institutions to stop using any foreign computer and software equipment, the Financial Times reported, saying all such equipment will have to be removed within three years. The Chinese directive, which could hit companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft, is the first from Beijing to set specific targets limiting China’s use of foreign technology. 

China Announces A 3-Year Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products

China Announces A 3-Yr Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products

Beijing kicks overseas kit out

China directed all government offices and public institutions to replace non-domestic computer equipment and software ...

China with Drastic Measures: Removes all Foreign Computer Technology

China has ordered all foreign computer equipment and software to be removed from government departments and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reported. The government directive will deal a blow to American technology companies companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft and will try to mirror Washington's attempts to restrict the use of Chinese technology as the war between the nations turns into a technological cold war.

China Tells Government Offices To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipment

China has ordered that all foreign computer equipment and software be removed from government offices and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reports. hackingbear writes: The government directive is likely to be a blow to US multinational companies like HP, Dell and Microsof...

Ryan Reynolds Was Almost Crushed After Barricade At Comic-Con Gives Way

Ryan Reynolds made an appearance at Comic-Con in São Paulo, Brazil to promote his latest move Free Guy, but things took an unexpectedly scary turn when a barrier between him and hundreds of ...

Home sweet home for the Christmas holidays

Arriving home in Dublin Airport, I practically ran off the plane. Knowing I needed to sleep in order to defeat the jetlag and so on and so forth, I had intended on napping en route, but there was absolutely no hope as my flight had the potential to be six hours of total torture. Had I not been so excited...

You have to fall in love with life, says Kevin Hart after serious car crash

The comedian suffered major back injuries in the accident.

A clarion call for today

Pavana Gowda shares what it takes to choose the right film and how she gives every film her best shot

Jennifer Beals on Returning to The L Word and Why Bette Declares “Death Is Coming”

Jennifer Beals spoke with us about the iconic Showtime series, its revival, and bringing "visibility to a community under attack."

Microsoft Surface Book 3 could come with a radical new design

Microsoft could be planning a radical redesign of the Surface Book 3.

Here’s what the PS5 controller could look like

Design mock-ups of the DualShock 5 are starting appear.

Google's Finally Ditching Support for Its Explorer Edition of Glass

Google Glass will soon receive the final nail in its coffin – as a consumer-marketed product, that is. The company announced this week it’s rolling out one final update to its Glass Explorer Edition. But don’t worry: The wearable’s more industry-focused yet still equally dorky-looking brethren, the Enterprise Edition, will continue receiving support. And so the Google Glass brand lives on. Praise be.

iPadOS 14 release date & new features rumours

iPadOS 14 is on its way, so we take a look at when it will arrive and what new features could be included

The Mac Pro will be available to order tomorrow

An email reportedly sent out to interested customers states that both the new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR will be available to order from December 10.

Sky TV and Netflix get a new rival: new streaming service revealed and it’s FREE to watch

Plex has launched a new video on-demand service that lets you stream movies from any device. Unlike Amazon Prime, Sky Go, Netflix and a host of other movie services, there is one very stark difference with the Plex rival… it’s completely free.

New free-to-use streaming platform Plex to rival Netflix launches in the UK

Plex offers a range of movies and TV shows

New rival to Netflix launches offering free movies and TV

There are thousands of free movies and TV shows to watch

How to watch It's A Wonderful Life for free

Christmas can be a sad, lonely time for many people, but life is not always what you think. It's A Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie that gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Here's how to watch It's A Wonderful Life online or on any device.

Roku will stream the first season of 'Game of Thrones' for free

'Billions' and 'Ray Donovan' seasons will also be gratis during Roku's Stream-a-thon.

Deal: Save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio

Bose always makes high quality premium audio products and it is hard to find huge discounts on them. Amazon US today has a sale on Bose products and you can save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio. This sale includes new Bose products like Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, …

Black Friday’s best Bose deals are back on Amazon – and a new deal that’s even better!

Green Monday 2019 is here and it brought Bose’s two best Black Friday deals back with it. What’s more, Green Monday also gives us the first big discount ever on Bose’s hot new hea…

Best Headphone Deals for Christmas 2019

We round up the best deals on headphones, earphones and earbuds, as well as offering advice on fit, audio quality and price.

Best Speaker Deals for Christmas 2019

We're always interested in finding good discounted speakers. Check out the best speaker deals we've found including wireless speakers and soundbars.

The incredible new Bose 700 headphones weren’t on sale for Black Friday, but they’re $50 off for Green Monday

You know the Bose QC35 Series II headphones that everyone thinks are Bose’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones? Well, they’re great, but Bose recently released a new higher-end p…

Monday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Ousmane Dembele, Arturo Vidal, Gareth Bale

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Monday, December 9 ahead of the January transfer window.

Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Timo Werner, Marouane Fellaini, Arturo Vidal

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, December 9 ahead of the January transfer window.

Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Frank Lampard, Timo Werner, Jose Mourinho

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, December 9 ahead of the January transfer window.

Barcelona leave Lionel Messi out of squad for Inter clash

Barcelona have left Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique out of their squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Inter in San Siro.

Reports: Cristiano Ronaldo regrets Juventus move after Ballon d’Or snub

The latest word around the rumour mill is that Cristiano Ronaldo regrets moving to Juventus from Real Madrid, after he lost out on winning the Ballon d’Or award in both 2018 and 2019.

Russia banned from international sporting events for 4 years over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agancy (WADA) said on Monday that Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

Doping Scandal: WADA Bans Russia From All Major Sporting Events Including Olympics, FIFA World Cup For Four Years

athletes who’ll be able to prove that they are untainted by the scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag.

Russia banned from international sport for 4 years

Moscow accused of ‘extreme’ cheating and ‘fraud.’

WADA bans Russia from Olympics for four years for doping

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia's already tarnished sporting reputation. The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating…

Russia banned from major sporting events for four years by anti-doping authorities

Russia has been banned from competing at major international sporting events for the next four ye...

Frank Lampard confirms Antonio Rudiger is 'ready' to return against Lille

Big boost for the Blues!

Chelsea injury news: Key boost for Lampard vs Lille, but duo ruled out

Blues boss gets mixed news on injury front...

Frank Lampard: Lille clash can be defining occasion for Chelsea youngsters

Chelsea face a huge clash with Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday and Frank Lampard is confident his side will be at their best.

Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

Burna Boy, Stefflon Don share passionate kiss on the street

'African Giant' and Grammy Award-nominee, Burna Boy and his girlfriend who he said in an interview is his wife are not letting off steam of their romance.

Davido says he was working on a song with Juice Wrld before his sudden death

Davido took to his Instastory channel to mourn the death of American rapper Juice Wrld. He also used the opportunity to disclose that he had a music project in the works with the rapper, before his untimely death.

Zlatan Ibile excited as he hugs rapper Cardi B (photos)

Sensational rapper Zlatan Ibile flooded his official Instagram page with photos he took with the international rapper, Cardi B, during her time at a popular nightclub in Lagos.

I Will Bring Home Grammy- Burna Boy

While fans of Burna Boy expressed fears amidst joy about him winning a Grammy award, he has showed optimism that he would move past the nomination level.

Davido joins shatta wale to mock Bullet over Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub

Most popular personalities otherwise known as celebrities in Ghana have become subject of mockery following Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub. Remember that Cardi B, the Grammy-winning American female rapper, was billed to headline Livespot X Festival in Accra, Ghana on Sunday, December 8th. Ahead of the concert, the organizers arranged for a meet and […]

Flohmarkt Lager

Inside the corridors of this flea market, visitors are sure to find some obscure and odd treasures.

This Week in Buffalo: Scrooge, Wet Bandits and Christmas jazz

It's crazy to think about the pop culture influences that have stood the test of a time. A grumpy, tightfisted dude from London. Two unkempt

Man Eats $120,000 Art Basel Banana As ‘Performance Art’

Is art still art if someone’s eaten it? A banana duct-taped to a wall at the Art Basel fair in Miami sold for a whopping $120,000. And then someone ate it. The piece, […]

All of the craziest things that went down at Art Basel Miami

Highlights include a £91,000 banana taped to the wall, which was eaten by a performance artist.

Don't make fun of the $120,000 banana – it's in on the joke

A banana stuck on a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan has been widely mocked. But it was always making fun of the art market

Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres

Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors

Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations

Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show

Scientists find a simple solution for making ferroelectric nylon thin films

Low-cost technique could be used in robotics and energy harvesting

‘Spin waves’ could keep your phone from overheating

Researchers have a new way to make electronic devices faster, less power-hungry, and less liable to overheat.

“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves

MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.

Nvidia trains AI to transform 2D images into 3D models

Nvidia Research and others collaborated to create the DIB-R framework that can predict 3D properties from 2D images to create 3D models.

Nvidia researchers present a rendering framework that can produce 3D objects from 2D images

Nvidia researchers have created a rendering framework that uses AI to take 2D information and transform it into a 3D object accurately. The system is called DIB-R, short for differentiable interpolation-based renderer and is built on PyTorch, a machine learning…

Google proposes hybrid approach to AI transfer learning for medical imaging

Researchers at Google study the role transfer learning plays in the development of highly accurate medical imaging machine learning models.

Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces

Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...

As AI moves into content creation, researchers aim to battle its biases

As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.

Clergy Stress Plight of the Priesthood

More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges

US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals

CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) - More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges and sex abuse scandals complicating their lives and those of their fellow priests across the United States.

Nativity Scene Shows Holy Family Separated, Caged at Border

The Claremont United Methodist Church has erected a Nativity scene showing the Holy Family separated and in cages at the U.S.-Mexico border.

California nativity scene displaying Jesus in a cage causes stir

Claremont United Methodist church installation shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph as caged immigrant family

The Cure For Ultraviolence

The cases of Usman Khan and Lisa Marie Smith point to the problems with deradicalization.

Game Set Match For Yediyurappa Government: BJP To Get Simple Majority In Karnataka As Party Sweeps Bypolls

BJP leads in 12 out of 15 seats, Congress-JD(S) routed

Karnataka Bypoll Results 2019 Live: Big win for Yediyurappa, BJP sweeps 12 of 15 seats

Karnataka Bypoll Results Today Live Updates: The BJP has taken lead in 12 seats while the Congress is ahead on two seats.

K'taka bypolls: With 12 seats Yediyurappa retains govt, Cong sees fallout

Modi called the by-polls in Karnataka "extraordinary", one which would decide whether the BJP government would stay or go.

Karnataka bypolls: Counting begins to decide BJP's fate

The counting of votes for the by-elections on 15 assembly seats in Karnataka that went to polls on December 5 is underway at 11 centres in the state. The election results will have a bearing on the

Narendra Modi says Karnataka bye-poll results show voters trust only BJP for stability, development

The prime minister made the remark at an election rally in Jharkhand.

EFCC seized N643.9m, secured 22 convictions in Kano – Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Monday that its Kano Zonal office seized N643.9 million this year.

EFCC seizes over N643.9m, $706.8m in Kano

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday says that the Kano Zonal office has seized over N643,942 million in

EFCC secures conviction of 111 fraudsters in Southeast in 11 months

EFCC says it has obtained the conviction of 111 fraudsters in the South East between January and November, 2019, secured the final forfeiture of N1.5billion

EFCC secures 84 convictions in Edo - The Nation Newspaper

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured 84 convictions from January...

EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...

Minister Senzo Mchunu announces massive cuts to ministers' perks, expenditure | IOL News

Public service and administration minister Senzo Mchunu announced wide amendments to the ministerial handbook.

Healthcare management transferred to sub-national level

The government on Monday issued a sub-decree to delegate the management of healthcare provision to sub-national administrations, which will be effective as of January next year.

Pieter du Toit: Four years on and Zuma’s dismissal of Nene still grates

If there’s anything that the government and party of former president Jacob Zuma will be remembered for – apart from corruption, mismanagement and theft – it will be the brazen manner in which the capture clique attempted to hijack National Treasury on December 9, 2015, writes Pieter du Toit.

Kumasi: Teachers snub “useless“strike; say it is for leaders’ selfish agenda

Teachers in schools in the Kumasi Metropolis and its adjoining municipalities and districts in the Ashanti region have snubbed the nationwide strike declared by three teacher unions, describing it as “useless”, MyNewsGh.com reports. Kumasi-based Angel FM’s reporters who toured dozens of schools this morning on day one that the strike took effect reported that teachers were in classrooms and going about their normal duties, this portal monitored on Monday. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH) however insist that their nationwide strike is in full force. The three teacher unions say their industrial action is in connection with the failure of the government to pay some “legacy arrears” owed some of its members as far back as 2012 to 2016. “In line of this development, we, the Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduated Teachers, Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana…

Replacing the board won't fix crisis at Prasa, says Mbalula | IOL News

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the crisis at Prasa could not be solved by replacing the current board with a new one.

‘War crime’: Gov’t slams use of child soldiers after clash kills 16-year-old rebel

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday denounced rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such an act is a war crime and

The Children of ISIS Don’t Belong in Cages, Either

The world is failing innocent victims of the war on terrorism.

'We demand proof, not promises': Papuans urge Jokowi to bring justice to Paniai tragedy

Five people, including four high school students, were allegedly shot and killed by Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers on Dec. 8, 2014, during a protest in Paniai.

India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears

Human rights campai­gners warned of a deepen­ing cultur­e of impuni­ty as police take the law into their own hands

Extrajudicial killing fears as Indians cheer Hyderabad 'shootout'

The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling with high levels of sexual crimes and a notoriously slow judicial process.

Gameloft UK shuts down

Update: Mobile publisher confirms layoffs in Brisbane, closed Manila office earlier this year

BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts

The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.

BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts

The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.

Data Dive, Early Fireworks Edition: Alphabet, Postmates, Costco And H&M

While there are still roughly three weeks to go until the new year starts and the fireworks go off, it seems some firms wanted to get a jump on the action.

Sports Illustrated owner Maven taps former publisher of New York magazine

New York magazine’s publisher Avi Zimak has been named to a top post at Maven, the tech and publishing company that is overseeing Sports Illustrated. Zimak, who also served as chief revenue officer

First Distribution and Veeam – an African partnership

Through First Distribution’s African footprint, Veeam is now available across SADC countries, as well as Central, East and West African countries.

New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation

OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.

Help/Systems to acquire Clearswift

Clearswift is a UK-based content threat protection software company.

Managing data, security in a multi-cloud environment

The ITWeb Cloud, Data Centre & DevOps Summit will unpack the latest knowledge about managing multi-cloud environments.

Local developer deploys machine learning to accounting tool

Syncrony Digital wants to develop a machine learning component for its GreenLine financial close platform. 

Indonesia’s export ban can boost nickel exports from the Philippines to China, says GlobalData

Nickel is mined from many sources around the world and is presently used for stainless steel, nonferrous alloys, electroplating, alloy...Read More...

Aluminium firms seek cut in input duties as production costs, imports swell

Industry is dogged by inverted duty structure. While calcined petroleum coke import suffers 10%, finished aluminium attracts 7.5% duty. Caustic soda lye import is taxed at 7.5% versus 5% on alumina

Aspire Mining signs MoU on Ovoot coking coal project in Mongolia

Aspire Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinosteel MECC to develop Mongolia’s Ovoot coking coal project.

Winds Might Be Changing For Vestas

The company has grown fast in a favorable market environment, having a 5-year CAGR if 8%.Despite the record-high order backlog in Q3/2019, the company identified the impact of tariffs and increased ex

PMI: Nigeria’s manufacturing sector gains momentum in November 

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to gain momentum as it rallied to build on the growth recorded in the third quarter of 2019.

California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is fining the nation’s largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of its locations, regulators said Monday. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, better known as CalRecycle, said its investigation found that 81 of CVS Pharmacy’s …

California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is fining the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of...

Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn

Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.

How Truckers Keep On Transacting

America's 3.5 million truckers face serious delays when they can't easily pay for fuel and cargo unloading services. Carrying cash isn't always safe, and payments acceptance can vary retailer-to-retailer. In the new Next-Gen Payments Report, Women In Trucking Association CEO Ellen Voie explains how EMV cards, expense tracking and budgeting tools keep drivers from veering off course.

Don’t let unwise December spending result in ‘Januworry’

Legodi cautioned against the services of loan sharks in January

Ending right to block private schools hailed as a win over 'red tape'

Residents will lose the right to object to the building of new private schools under planning laws designed to "fast-track" development in the independent sector.

General Election leaves schools in budget limbo

Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year

What is the future of Alberta's $25-a-day daycare? Operators, parents waiting for answers

Operators of some Calgary child-care centres say they’re holding their breath as they wait for news about the future of Alberta’s $25-a-day pilot program.Kate Stenson, executive directo…

Government defends R&D law changes

The Coalition will have a second crack at passing R&D reforms in February, but some companies are warning the proposals are insufficient and out of date.

Senate approves bill to merge HEART Trust/NTA with NYS and JFLL

A bill which seeks to merge the functions of the HEART Trust/NTA with the National Youth Service (NYS), the Apprenticeship Board and the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL), was approved by the Senate on Friday. The Human Employment...

Climate change threatens food supplies

A team from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based in Austria said climate change not only resulted in higher temperatures but is also producing more severe climatic events such as drought, heatwaves and floods. "Climatic shocks to agricultural production contribute

Digital economy's environmental footprint threatens the planet

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Modern society has given significant attention to the promises of the digital economy over the past decade. But it has given little attention to its negative environmental footprint.

Turkey climbs higher in Human Development Index

Turkey made it into the 'very high development' category of UNDP's Human Development Index in 2018, the UN agency announced on Monday, thanks to higher life expectancy and improved standard of living

Fashion Industry Warns the World to Heed Dire Climate Warnings

The global fashion industry is drawing on its own "social and cultural weight" to lead the world into tackling climate change.

China's Pig Herd Rises for First Time in a Year in November

China's pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, the first increase in a year.

Vivo V17 with 48MP quad camera, punch-hole display launched: Price, specifications

Vivo V17 with a 48MP quad-camera and a 32MP selfie punch-hole camera has just been announced for the Indian market. Vivo V17 is a more affordable take of its Pro variant that launched earlier.

Vivo V17 with 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery launched for Rs 22,990

The smartphone houses a 32MP front camera which is placed into in the 'iView' display with E3 super AMOLED screen

OnePlus 6th anniversary sale goes live on Amazon India  - Gizmochina

OnePlus is celebrating its 6th anniversary this month. As part of the festive deal, the company is offering up to Rs. 10,000 (~$141) discounts on the OnePlus 7T and the 7 Pro. The sale went live on December 6 and will continue till December 17 on Amazon India. The company is also offering instant discounts …

Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina

Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …

Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)

Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.

Final Euro NCAP results ends with eight five stars

Eight of the 12 models tested earning the maximum five-stars

Buy/Drive/Burn: Japanese Two-doors for a New Century

Last time on Buy/Drive/Burn, we took a look at three two-door mid-market offerings from American brands for the 2001 model year. Most people hated such a Sophie's choice. Perhaps things will be a bit better today when we cover the same market segment with offerings from Japan.

New Aston Martin DBX: pricing for South Africa confirmed…

Aston Martin South Africa has confirmed its new DBX will be priced from R3,6-million when it launches locally early in 2020.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Prototype Strips 2 Days Before Official Reveal

A little over six years have passed since the original Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) was unveiled as the smallest crossover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup and its replacement's reveal is just around the corner.

Australia's Holden Colorado Pickup Spied Testing In Michigan

Spy photographers caught a camouflaged right-hand-drive Colorado pickup near GM's proving grounds in Michigan, identifying it as the new Holden model.

James Maddison 'on brink of signing new Leicester deal' amid Man Utd transfer interest

Leicester are hopeful of persuading Maddison to extend his current contract to ward off Man Utd, after manager Brendan Rodgers committed his future to the club

James Maddison 'on brink of signing new Leicester deal' amid Man Utd transfer interest

Leicester are hopeful of persuading Maddison to extend his current contract to ward off Man Utd, after manager Brendan Rodgers committed his future to the club

Blow for Man Utd as touted transfer target could pen new contract with PL rivals

Red Devils linked with swoop for star man...

James Maddison 'on verge of new Leicester City deal'

Leicester City are reportedly ready to hand midfielder James Maddison a new long-term contract at the King Power Stadium.

‘There isn’t a better defender in the country on his day’ – BBC pundit offers high praise for Man Utd ace

Comes off the back of stellar display vs City...

Bristol City's Championship rivals Leeds United set for huge £120m cash injection in promotion boost - reports

It could play a big part in the January transfer window

Promising Nottingham Forest youngster attracting 'concrete interest' ahead of January transfer window

Midfielder Jake Taylor is on loan at League Two Port Vale but that deal is set to run out next month

Henry Gabay and Mel Morris: What a new investment partnership will mean for Derby County

The club is in advanced talks with Henry Gabay, the co-founder and chairman of Duet Group, over an investment partnership, and a deal is expected to be completed this month

Liverpool boss sends transfer message to Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bristol City after links to striker

A number of clubs are said to be interested

Leicester and Arsenal ‘interested’ in Nigeria international – Player ‘highly favoured’ to make PL switch in January

Prior to this season’s Champions League campaign started, few around Europe will have been aware of Emmanuel Dennis. However, a double for Club Brugge against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 1st shoved the 22-year-old into the spotlight, and caught the attention of many with his pace and direct style of play. Those

Stephen Strasburg agrees to seven-year, $245M contract with Nationals

SAN DIEGO — Stephen Strasburg is returning to Washington with a record contract, and fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole could be in line for an even larger payday.

Wheeler, Phillies finalize five-year, $118M contract

The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler finalized their $118 million, five-year contract Monday. Wheeler agreed to the deal last Thursday subject to a successful physical.

How Blue Jays are impacted by Strasburg’s new contract with Nationals

SAN DIEGO – There is fallout for the Toronto Blue Jays from the Washington Nationals’ reported $245-million, seven-year agreement with Stephen Strasburg, and not simply in the way the deal should drag prices up in an already pricey free-agent class.

MLB Winter Meetings 2019 dates, trade rumors, top free agents available

Hopefully, the 2019 Winter Meetings will prove more exciting than the 2018 installment. Here's all you need to know about this year's event in San Diego, including updated trade rumors and free agent news.

White Sox eyeing Castellanos, Ozuna

After an up-and-down 2019 season that featured a slow start in Detroit followed by a white-hot stretch in Chicago, Nicholas Castellanos is testing the free-agent market. Below is a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the 27-year-old outfielder, who is a free agent this offseason.

'He will probably play with two up front' - Coventry boss expects to face a different looking Ipswich side in final part of the trilogy

Coventry City manager Mark Robins expects Ipswich Town to play with two up front in tomorrow night's FA Cup second round replay at Portman Road.

Preview: Brentford vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Brentford's meeting with Cardiff City in the Championship on Wednesday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.

The goals keep coming for the Irishman who's the top scorer in English football

Eoin Doyle took his tally of goals to 18 in just 17 League Two games this season for Swindon Town.

'Cheating', 'men against boys' and 'a really tough place to go' – How Bristol Rovers' rivals rate Graham Coughlan's side

What League One managers have had to say about Graham Coughlan's side

Passionate Swansea City boss Steve Cooper explains Bersant Celina situation and what he told players at frank West Brom meeting

The head coach spoke with passion following the heavy defeat at The Hawthorns and vowed to turn things around at the Liberty Stadium

Pusha T Reveals He & His Wife Are Expecting 1st Child

He's not hiding this one.

Cardi B’s Daughter Kulture, 1, Makes ‘Vogue’ Cover Debut In Stunning New Shoot With Mom  

Cardi B and Kulture cover Vogue's January issue in matching red outfits. See the stunning photos of the mother daughter duo.

Haden Triplets share new song & video ft. Nick Offerman, announce tour

The Haden Triplets' new album features songs from all across the very musical Haden family's songbook, and a Kanye West cover.

Rapper Juice Wrld dies aged 21 after a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport

Rapper Juice Wrld has died following a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport, just days after completing a sold out Australian tour.

Cardi B Makes History As First Female Rapper To Cover American 'Vogue'

Kulture joins her for the iconic Annie Leibowitz photos

Majority of U.S. kids traveling overseas don't receive measles vaccine

Just over 40 percent of those eligible for the shot actually receive it, despite CDC guidelines urging vaccination.

Playing sports may carry benefits for hearing

Dec. 9 -- Playing sports may improve the brain's ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report.

Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes, Hebrew University Study Finds

Gestational diabetes affects between 7.6% and 9.2% of pregnant women in the US and occurs mostly during the last trimester of pregnancy. Such a pregnancy is often concluded with birth by cesarean section.

Hebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes leads to higher risks for pregnancy and birth complications such as macrosomia (larger than average babies) and caesarean deliveries.

Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes

Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A day after North Korea said it had performed a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site, there is wide speculation that it involved a new engine for either a space launch vehicle or a long-range missile.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

While no rocket or weapons launch from North Korea was detected over the weekend, many foreign experts speculate that North Korea tested a new high-thrust engine, which is needed to launch bigger, more powerful rockets.

Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.

NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.

North Korea Resumes Insults of 'Erratic Old Man' Trump

Kim Jong Un has warned he may take a 'new path' if the United States fails to address his demands

Task force submits 2nd set of proposed constitutional amendments to House panel

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Constitutional Reforms (Task Force CORE) insisted its proposed constitutional amendments will strengthen political parties as public institutions, prohibit turn-coatism (balimbing), make the anti-political dynasty provision of the Constitution self-executing, advocate for finance reform through the creation of a democracy fund, and extend the terms of local government officials to five years with one reelection.

Yuletide Social Assistance Program to be established for barangay execs, workers

In appreciation of their hard work in providing frontline government services, President Duterte has called for the establishment of a “Yuletide Social Assistance Program” for barangay officials and workers this year.

DOJ: Gov’t ready to run water supply if water concessionaires bail

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra assured the public on Monday that the government is ready to take over the water supply duties for Metro Manila in the event that the two water concessionaires Manila Water Co., Inc. and Maynilad Water Services decide to halt their services.

Healthcare management transferred to sub-national level

The government on Monday issued a sub-decree to delegate the management of healthcare provision to sub-national administrations, which will be effective as of January next year.

Barangays urged to create ‘Christmas’ social assistance programs

President Rodrigo Duterte has enjoined all Sangguniang Barangays to establish a social assistance program for village officials and employees this Yuletide.

ICPC discovers projects in Imo without contract agreement

A team of the federal constituency Project tracking in Imo state, led by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC.

EFCC secures 1,900 convictions, recovers N794bn in 4 years — Magu

Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), says the commission has so far secured 1,900 convictions and recovered...

We inherited N100b debts not N30b, says AbdulRazaq

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday said that his administration inherited a sum of N100 billion debts from the former government of...

EFCC recovers N300m, convicts 60 persons in A-Ibom

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  zonal Office in Akwa Ibom State said it has so far recovered N300 million this year and convicted...

FG to sign MoU on Ajaokuta Steel in January 2020 — Minister

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite has said that the Federal Government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

Democrats agree to sanction Trump's Space Force in exchange for paid federal parental leave

President Trump wants to have a full-fledged Space Force to tout in his re-election bid and Democrats want 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers with newborn or newly adopted children, and if Senate Republicans go along, everyone will get their wish this holiday season, The Washington Post reports. Democratic lawmakers and the White House have tentatively agreed to a deal for a must-pass defense authorization bill that would give Trump his sixth branch of the military and Democrats the biggest expansion in federal benefits since Bill Clinton's presidency. Over several months of negotiations on the defense spending bill, Democrats and Republicans reached agreement on about 1,300 provision, but "the White House cared most about Space Force," a person familiar with the negotiations told the Post. Democrats used Trump's fixation on the topic to get the 2.1 million civilian workforce in line with benefits the military enacted in 2016. About a quarter of private companies in the U.S. offer paid parental…

Democrats Close to Agreement With White House on New NAFTA

Congressional Democrats and the White House are on the cusp of an agreement on revisions to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

A Policy to Quash the Women’s Wave. From Democrats.

The D.C.C.C.’s blacklist against people working to oust incumbents has caused untold damage.

Warren made at least $1.9 million for past private legal work

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Sunday night released new details about her time doing corporate legal work, a period going back more than 30 years in which she made at least $1.9 million from private clients.

Trump, Dems in tentative deal on North American trade pact

The new trade pact would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated most tariffs and other trade barriers involving the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Pace of housing starts edges up on strength in B.C., Alberta

The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate for November was 201,318 units, up 0.3 per cent from 200,674 units.

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Canada: Firm housing starts data for November – RBC

Josh Nye, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that the Canadian housing starts were little changed at 201,000 in November with six-mon

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Pace of housing starts edges up on strength in B.C., Alberta

The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate for November was 201,318 units, up 0.3 per cent from 200,674 units.

Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.

Canada: Firm housing starts data for November – RBC

Josh Nye, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that the Canadian housing starts were little changed at 201,000 in November with six-mon

Parliament approves ship recycling bill passed in RS today

Parliament on Monday approved a legislation to regulate recycling of ships with a view to make India an attractive ship breaking destination to create employment while at the same time ensuring it does not become a dumping ground of the world. The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote

Bill for regulated recycling of ships passed by Parliament

MPs raise concerns over environmental impact, workers’ safety

Explained: How govt proposes to regulate the dismantling of ships

Under the proposed law, ships will be recycled only in authorised recycling facilities. An application to authorise such a facility must be submitted to the Competent Authority notified by the central government, along with a ship recycling facility management plan and the prescribed fee.

After nod to Recycling of Ships Bill, India eyeing 60% global share: Govt

Terming the passing of the Bill as a giant step and a historical moment in the Indian maritime arena, Mandaviya said it will have far reaching effects on the ship recycling industry.

Senate passes amendments to 10 articles of trade union law

The Senate on Monday approved draft amendments to 10 articles of the Law on Trade Unions at the fourth session of the fourth legislature. It did so without modification, following its approval by the National Assembly last month. The 10 articles comprise Articles 3, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 54, 55 and 59 of the Law on Trade Unions, which was promulgated in 2016.

10 Tax Moves to Make Before 2020

Time is running out to get yourself set up for success when tax filing season starts up early next year.

3 Tax Mistakes You're Probably Making Today

If you're falling victim to these blunders, you're throwing money away or opening the door to problems you really don't need.

Child poverty figures show much more needs to be done

The New Zealand Maori Council has called the latest childhood poverty statistics released by the Children’s Commissioner as appalling for a first world nation and has called upon the Government to do more. Matthew Tukaki, the Councils Executive Director has also indicated that a good per head of population proportion within the data shows that Maori and Pacific communities are most affected.

Disabled people score a win in superannuation entitlements

Disabled workers have received a boost with the Fair Work Commission delivering a better superannuation deal for low-income earners with disability.

Liberals move on tax cut for the middle-class in the Commons

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tabled a motion in the House of Commons to move on the Liberal's promised tax cut for the middle class.

Guru3D Winter 2019 PC Buyer Guide

It is 'that' time of year again, when we emerge from the maelstrom that was the end of 2019. This article has been in the works for a fair while but we wanted to wait, see and respond to the develop...

PS6 due in 2026 says Sony, PS5 Pro in three to four years

Get your pre-orders ready because the PS6 could be out as early as 2026, with a PS5 Pro model perhaps as early as 2023.

MSI Announce Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Game Bundle

In announcing their latest promotion, MSI is offering purchasers of qualifying products Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for free!

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week

The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."

Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle launches in February 2020 (update)

Last night, we reported that a remastered version of Vanquish was spotted on the Microsoft Store. Well, this was just part of the story. We now know that the elusive Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle exists.

The Bose Headphones 700 Just Got Its First Price Drop, Now $349

The brand new Bose Headphones 700 that are replacing the Quiet Comfort 35 Series II headphones, just got their first price drop. We're looking at $50 off

Grab the Bose 700 headphones with active noise cancellation for $350 ($50 off)

When it comes to noise-canceling headphones, Bose is probably one of the most reliable brands on the market. Its QC 35 have long been one of the leaders

The incredible new Bose 700 headphones weren’t on sale for Black Friday, but they’re $50 off for Green Monday

You know the Bose QC35 Series II headphones that everyone thinks are Bose’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones? Well, they’re great, but Bose recently released a new higher-end p…

The Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones have been reduced to their lowest price yet

Already low in price, use the eBay 10% off discount code on the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancellation wireless headphones and buy for their cheapest price yet.

Black Friday’s best Bose deals are back on Amazon – and a new deal that’s even better!

Green Monday 2019 is here and it brought Bose’s two best Black Friday deals back with it. What’s more, Green Monday also gives us the first big discount ever on Bose’s hot new hea…

BBC ad accused of bias over turkey wearing "I love vegan" jumper

Farmers have complained of BBC bias after a Christmas advert featuring turkeys wearing jumpersprocliming "I love vegans".

John Oliver Says No-No-No to SantaCon in a Web Exclusive Last Week Tonight Episode

SantaCon is perhaps the most traumatizing part of an otherwise jolly holiday.

Boy on the floor photo prompts Boris to add larceny to mendacity

Faced with evidence of NHS overcrowding by a reporter, the PM simply pocketed it

Former Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers admits he 'hasn't had a full night's sleep for two years' since being fired over anti-Semitism row involving Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz

Journalist Kevin Myers has spoken about the impact being fired from his role at the Sunday Times and the backlash surrounding his column has had on his life. 

'Channel 4 want a younger presentation team, so I had to go': Peter Purves, 80, tells GMB he was 'stunned' to lose Crufts presenting role after 41 years as Piers Morgan launches a campaign to keep him on the dog show coverage

Peter Purves (pictured today), 80, found out this week he is to be axed from the nearly 70-year-old British TV show which he has nurtured for more than half its life.

The weekend in pictures including Anthony Joshua, Mohamed Salah, Jose Mourinho

Anthony Joshua became a world champion for the second time.

Leicester surges up EPL table with eighth straight victory

A club-record eighth successive Premier League victory for Leicester. An eighth straight game scoring for Jamie Vardy. Leicester has rolled the clock back

Three things we learnt from EPL

This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.

Three things we learnt from EPL

This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.

Three things we learned from the Premier League

LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 8 - Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Penny Lancaster forced to Google Rod Stewart's age after mixing him up with her dad

Loose Women star Penny Lancaster was joined by husband Rod Stewart on the show on Monday, but things got pretty awkward

Ruth Langsford throws pen in fury after Phillip Schofield cuts her off

The unearthed clip sees the star far from impressed with Phillip cutting her off.

Rod Stewart 'absolutely shattered' when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer

He thanked his wife Penny Lancaster for helping him through it.

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

Penny Lancaster forced to Google Rod Stewart's age after mixing him up with her dad

Loose Women star Penny Lancaster was joined by husband Rod Stewart on the show on Monday, but things got pretty awkward

Ruth Langsford throws pen in fury after Phillip Schofield cuts her off

The unearthed clip sees the star far from impressed with Phillip cutting her off.

Rod Stewart 'absolutely shattered' when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer

He thanked his wife Penny Lancaster for helping him through it.

Bianca Andreescu Wins Lou Marsh Trophy As Canada’s Athlete Of The Year

Andreescu is the first tennis player to win the award.

Silvertips goalie to represent U.S. at World Juniors

Dustin Wolf was selected to the roster that will compete Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in the Czech Republic.

Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize to cap stellar year

NEW YORK : Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year honor on Monday for her performance on the U.S. women's World Cup-winning soccer team and for her campaigning off the field.

Marinos' faith in Teruhito Nakagawa pays off

Just over five years ago, Yokohama F. Marinos showed their faith in then-22-year-old Teruhito Nakagawa when they announced they would sign the Senshu Unive

Tiger Woods and how he became the Presidents Cup captain so soon

Usually, captains of team events are older. Tiger Woods is only 43. So why is he the captain of this week's U.S. Presidents Cup team? It all started with one text.

Rory Scovel & more going on “The Comedians Following Tool on Tour: The Tour”

Comedian Rory Scovel is a massive Tool fan and he and fellow obsessives and comedians Freddy Scott and Nick Youssef have come up with a way to see a bunch of shows on the Fear Inoculum tour and do shows along the way...

tours announced: Silversun Pickups, Cheap Trick, Innovative Leisure Weekender, more

Plus: Soulwax, Tame Impala/Perfume Genius, Ed O'Brien (Radiohead), Pee-Wee Herman, John Prine, Richard Thompson, and more tour news.

Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien playing North American shows

Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien is preparing to release a solo album as EOB early in 2020, and he's just announced his first North American tour dates supporting it.

Tame Impala Announce North American Tour Dates With Perfume Genius

The tour kicks off in March and concludes in August.

Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces First Live Shows As EOB

After launching his solo project EOB with the ambient instrumental "Santa Teresa" this past fall, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien kicked off his album rollout last week with the nine-minute epic "Brasil." The EOB album — which O'Brien has been talking about since 2016, and which features the likes of Laura Marling, Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, and O'Brien's Radiohead bandmate Colin Greenwood among many other contributors, and which was produced by Flood and mixed by Alan Moulder — is supposedly coming early next year. And now he's announced his first live shows promoting it. So far O'Brien is just playing four shows, his first under the EOB moniker. They'll be club shows in major North American cities: Toronto, Chicago, New York, and LA. They're happening in February, so maybe the album will be out by then? He's teased one more single and then an early 2020 release, so it could happen. Then again, these gigs are billed as a prelude to a full-scale tour later in the year. EOB's live band will

Will China Be First to Track Signal From Aliens Far Away in Universe?

China put the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, which is 500 metres wide, into operation in 2016. Three years later, the testing period is drawing to an end. But the development of the unique object, called the Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) and is hoped will find extraterrestrial intelligence, continues.

Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun

Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.

NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities

The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.

“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves

MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.

A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet

Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014

Six Wounded as Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad International Airport

Iraq has been gripped by massive demonstrations that have swept across the country since early October. The protesters are demanding the government's resignation, economic reforms, improved living standards and social welfare and an end to corruption.

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD — Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused rockets nearby after searching the area …

Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad Airport

Six soldiers were wounded by the Katyusha strikes, and Iraqi forces discovered a rocket launcher and defused rockets nearby

Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem

BAGHDAD: Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died. That came as Iraq's foreign ministry summoned four Western envoys over their condemnation of a deadly attack against protesters at the weekend. Iraq's capital and its

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused

Ganduje appoints Sanusi as new Emirate Council chair for two years

Ted Odogwu, Kano Kano State governor, Dr  Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday appointed Emir Mohammed Sanusi, as the pioneer Chairman of the new State Council of Emirs for a period of two years. The...

Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi Kano council chiefs chairman

Kano State governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the pioneer chairman of the state council of Chiefs. Governor Ganduje also directed conveyance of inaugural council meeting of the chiefs with immediate effect. The appointment which takes effect from Monday, the 9th Day of December 2019 will last for […]

After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four

Kano gov, Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi chairman Council of chief

The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Ganduje Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs. 

JUST IN: Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi to head Kano Council of Chiefs

The Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed His Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman ...

New Zealand volcano erupts: 5 dead, many missing after eruption on White Island, officials say

At least five people are dead after a volcano erupted Monday on New Zealand’s White Island, officials said.

Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - Fearing a volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand’s White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.

New Zealand: Two British women injured in hospital as five killed after volcanic island erupts

British nationals are among those missing or injured after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted, killing at least five people.

Riyadh Gears up to Host 40th GCC Summit on Tuesday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz will chair in Riyadh on Tuesday the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit. Riyadh has previously hosted the GCC summit on eight occasions. GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani

Qatar’s Emir Unlikely to Attend Gulf Summit in Riyadh

(Bloomberg) -- Qatar’s emir isn’t likely to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state summit starting Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the matter who confirmed progress toward mending a drawn-out regional rift while tempering expectations of a breakthrough this week.Sheikh

Turkish envoy underlines tremendous progress in bilateral ties with Qatar

Doha: The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the State of Qatar, H E Fikret Ozer, underlined that the bilateral relations between Turkey and Qatar achieved tremendous progress in recent years in all areas of cooperation, on the basis of the strategic partnership.

National Day has significant meanings in minds of citizens and residents: Qatar Post Chairman

Doha: The Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Postal Services Company Faleh Mohammed Al Nuaimi, said that the celebration of the National Day has significant meanings in the minds and hearts of all citizens and residents of the State of Qatar.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs arrives in Riyadh ahead of GCC Summit

Riyadh: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi arrived today in Riyadh to chair Qatar's delegation participating in the 145th ministerial preparatory meeting for the GCC 40th Leaders' Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia.

Gang who planned major organised crime involving guns in Glasgow jailed for more than 18 years

Richard Carty, Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were found in possession of pistols, fake council uniforms and counterfeit cash after they were arrested in a dramatic armed swoop outside the Forge shopping centre

Gun gang nicked by armed cops at Glasgow Forge with fake money and Royal Mail and council disguises jailed for 18 years

MEMBERS of a gang which was planning a major crime in Glasgow involving guns and Royal Mail uniforms were today jailed for a total of 18 years and three months. Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were …

MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties

Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.

Second man in Mountlake Terrace pot shop robbery sentenced

Bradford Johnson was sentenced to 12½ years in prison, for holding up employees at gunpoint.

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

"Classic psychopath" Joseph McCann has been handed 33 life sentences and a minimum term of 30 years for a string of horrific sex attacks on 11 women and children.

Kidnap suspect commits suicide in Dhaka

Police have recovered the body of a kidnap suspect from a house in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area.

Woman dies after being set ablaze in Jhang; police register FIR against husband

According to the medical report, the victim had sustained burns across 90 per cent of her body.

Pakistani woman dies after being set on fire by husband

The victim, a resident of Kabirwala tehsil, was doused in petrol and set on fire by her husband and others on December 6.

Woman set on fire in Bihar after failed rape bid

A young woman was allegedly set on fire by a neighbour after she resisted his attempt to rape her, a police officer said here on Monday.

'Mother helped 3 men rape daughter', father tells cops

Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly over a year, while the victim's mother, who abetted the crime, is absconding, said police on

Turkey Intercepts Almost 3,250 EU-Bound Migrants Over Past Week – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The bulk of the apprehensions were made in regions adjacent to Turkey’s land border with Greece and Bulgaria, as well as Turkey’s western coast, which is a common departure point for migrants seeking to reach the Greek Aegean Islands.

Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters. Turkey's Interior Ministry, which made the announcement, gave no details. France's Foreign Ministry declined to comment, but diplomatic sources

Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters.

Unemployment high on list of Arab youth’s major concerns

ANKARA: Turkey sent 11 French “foreign terrorist fighters” back to France on Monday, the Turkish interior ministry said. “Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country,” it said in a statement. Ankara has lambasted Western countries for refusing to take back their citizens who left to join the Daesh group in Syria and Iraq. It says it has some 1,200 foreign

Turkey deports 11 French suspected ISIL members

Turkey has deported 11 French nationals who are suspected of being members of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group.

Man hurled racist insults at Exeter McDonalds worker

Exeter magistrates court heard that it was 'an unpleasant incident which was racially aggravated'

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

Serial rapist Joseph McCann handed 33 life sentences after attacking 11 women and children

McCann embarked on a 'fortnight of terror'

'Classic psychopath' and serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

Over 15 days, he abducted, raped and assaulted victims aged between 11 and 71 in Watford, London and the North West on England.

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks

He must serve a minimum term of 30 years.

EFCC receives 580 petitions, convicts 27 - Premium Times Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Office, has received over 580 petitions and convicted 27 from January to date.

EFCC recovers N300m, convicts 60 persons in A-Ibom

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  zonal Office in Akwa Ibom State said it has so far recovered N300 million this year and convicted...

EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...

EFCC secures 1,900 convictions, recovers N794bn in 4 years — Magu

Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), says the commission has so far secured 1,900 convictions and recovered...

EFCC secures conviction of 111 fraudsters in Southeast in 11 months

EFCC says it has obtained the conviction of 111 fraudsters in the South East between January and November, 2019, secured the final forfeiture of N1.5billion

SACP Congress To Follow Up On Implementation Of Resolutions

The South African Communist Party (SACP) plans to start its special national congress on Monday with discussions focussing on whether the party is prepared to contest the next general elections and if its leaders are permitted to serve in cabinet. The congress is planning to review the pmplemtation of resolutions taken since the SACP’s national […]

SACP set to rally behind Ramaphosa's ANC leadership | IOL News

The SACP looks set to rally behind President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership of the ANC.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu writes to party chiefs on absenteeism

‘Mechanism should be instituted for monitoring of attendance’

Joining hands to deliver

Need to bring detained MNAs to the House The government-opposition mudfest continues as usual. PTI supporters gathered outside Avenfield apartments asking for Nawaz Sharif’s head, l

34-year-old lawmaker set to become Finland's prime minister

Finland's ruling Social Democratic Party council voted to name Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government's top post.

Antony Catalano, Bruce Gordon reject Seven West Media's takeover bid for Prime Media

Australian Community Media executive chairman and Prime Media shareholder Antony Catalano has confirmed he will vote against Seven West Media's proposal to sw...

ICAC hears Huang was conduit for China's Communist Party

The disgraced billionaire offered to pay for a state dinner and sought to have Victoria sign an agreement with a Chinese province.

Shareholders advised to vote against Richard Baker-led offer for HBC

An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

Subprime lender Amigo’s chief executive and chairman quit

Departures follow move by founder James Benamor to reassert control of the business

Finnish leader Sanna Marin, 34, becomes world's youngest prime minister

Finland prime minister: The new PM Marin was the former transport minister. At the age of 27, Marin was elected the head of the city council in her hometown of Tampere

Tech, climate change creating new inequalities: UN

A new generation of global inequalities fueled by climate change and technology could trigger violence and political instability if left unchecked, the United Nations warned on Monday. Climate change

Watchdogs Take Aim at Big Tech's Data Dominance

Google, Alibaba and other “Big Tech” companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.

Child poverty efforts must be escalated

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India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report

In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said.

India rises one rank to 129 in human development index

Schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, PMJDY crucial for development, says UNDP official

European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea

Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.

Apple's first CES appearance in 28 years is all about privacy

It's on a panel, not the show floor.

The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000

Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.

Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment

The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.

Magic Leap One developer slams the product – “An absolute nightmare.”

The Magic Leap One is not selling well, and now we know why. A Magic Leap developer has slated the product as unstable and "an absolute nightmare"

Justice Dept. watchdog to issue report on claims of Trump spying

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice will release a highly-anticipated report Monday answering accusations by the Trump administration that federal authorities illegally spied on President Donald Trump's campaign while searching for evidence of collusion between it and Russia.

Steele warned that IG report contains information previously blacked out, report says

Christopher Steele, the British ex-spy and author of the anti-Trump dossier, was reportedly told that the Justice Department will release information about him that was previously blacked out in the department’s internal watchdog report on the investigation into President Trump’s 2016 campaign due on Monday.

Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump’s claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

Barr Allows Redacted Deets About Christopher Steele To Be Released In DOJ IG Report

Attorney General Bill Barr approved the release of originally redacted details about former British spy Christopher Steele as part of...

AG Barr Made Last-Minute, ‘Highly Unusual’ Decision to Alter OIG Russia Report

Attorney General William Barr intervened in the construction of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the genesis of the Russia investigation in order to include de-classified information about a well-known British spy. Barr’s out-of-the-blue push for additional transparency is decidedly out of character and being viewed with askance eyes as “highly unusual.”

Brazil cattle feedlots grow amid environment pressure, efficiency drive

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The use of feedlots to finish beef cows will likely grow in Brazil, home to the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, a survey by Dutch animal nutrition and health company DSM showed on Monday.

Smell and health worries over chicken farm plan

Opponents of a proposals to build a 120,000-chicken farm in Llangadfan say the area is already struggling to cope with intensive farming practices.

Group moves to create market window for rice farmers

The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS), has moved to create a larger market window for farmers by aggregating rice paddy across

New rules for managing wild horses, burros on horizon

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Federal agents soon might expand methods to manage wild horses and burros on public lands, including unrestricted sales that could lead to slaughter for meat and sterilizing on the range, according to a rule proposed by the Department of Interior.

Edible oil gets costlier due to kharif crop damage, global price rise

Floods in key producing regions resulted in major damage to standing kharif soybean crop

Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit centuries for England in 75-run ODI win over Pakistan

Openers Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit one-day international hundreds as England made a winning start against Pakistan in Malaysia.

England women win first ODI against Pakistan after huge opening stand

Openers Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit one-day international hundreds as England made a winning start against Pakistan in Malaysia

India find T20 pulse with Shivam Dube's promotion to No.3

The allrounder backed up his swagger with performance, and his elevation also showed India were ready to step out of their comfort zone | ESPNcricinfo.com

Australia vs New Zealand: Steve Smith confident over state of MCG wicket for Boxing Day Test

Australia superstar Steve Smith is confident there will be a "good" wicket at the MCG in time for December 26.

Time running out for Trent Boult as New Zealand face Australian challenge

The left-arm quick is recovering from a side strain and is unclear if he will be fit to play the day-night Test in Perth | ESPNcricinfo.com

Preview: Lightning riding high heading into matchup against visiting Islanders

The Tampa Bay Lightning ready for a clash with Mathew Barzal, Barry Trotz, and the New York Islander Monday night at Amalie Arena.

Blues recall Kyrou, Poganski from San Antonio

Jordan Kyrou, getting his first call-up of the season, and Austin Poganski, getting his second, could make their 2019 St. Louis Blues debuts this week.

Travis Konecny injury update: Philadelphia Flyers forward out indefinitely with concussion

The 22-year-old star left Philadelphia's game on Dec. 7 after a violent collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

Oilers In Need Of Scoring Help

Give credit to Joakim Nygard and Riley Sheahan. They both played solid games on Sunday night and found their way into the goal column. Their contributions were part of a terrific second period by E…

UND Finishes Fantastic First Half

Raise your hand if you thought the University of North Dakota hockey team would finish the first half of the 2019-20 season 14-1-2 (.882). Keep your hands up if you thought the UND hockey team woul…

Amanda Holden hails This Morning presenters for 'taking on' Phillip Schofield in new swipe at her TV foe

She's spoken out on the latest round of tabloid allegations

Phillip Schofield ignores ‘complaint allegations’ on This Morning

It was Phil's first time on television since allegations arose.

Holly and Phil take selfies as they brush off 'complaints' row

Holly and Phil had all the fun at the fair on This Morning.

Amanda Holden lashes out at This Morning’s Phillip Schofield amid ITV feud

Amanda and Philip are known to have a strained relationship

Amanda Holden addresses 'issues' with Phillip Schofield amid This Morning row

'There is a tin opener and there’s a can somewhere and other people have found the tin opener.'

Maura Higgins explains why she might not be tuning into Love Island next year

The reality TV star also revealed that the Dancing On Ice contestants share a WhatsApp group.

Maura Higgins explains why she might not be tuning into Love Island next year

The reality TV star also revealed that the Dancing On Ice contestants share a WhatsApp group.

Maura Higgins explains why she might not be tuning into Love Island next year

Maura also revealed that the Dancing On Ice contestants share a WhatsApp group.

Dancing On Ice 2020 kicks off as Love Island's Maura Higgins glitters in gold

Who will be crowned this year's champion?

John Barrowman hails Dancing On Ice’s first same-sex couple

The TV star is replacing Jason Gardiner on the judging panel.

Taylor Swift, Sacha Baron Cohen And More React To Their Golden Globe Nominations

The 2020 Golden Globe nominations are in and we have all the reaction from this year's nominees. With the star-studded ceremony set to take place on Sunday, January 5, actors Tim Allen, Dakota Fanning and Susan Kelechi Watson were all on hand to announce the nominees bright and early from the Beverly Hilton hotel Monday…

Netflix dominates Golden Globes noms as 'Marriage Story' scoops six

Hollywood disruptor Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations Monday as its heart-wrenching divorce saga

Golden Globes nominations 2020: It's Marriage Story v The Irishman

Noah Baumbach’s divorce drama leads pack with six nominations while Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Irishman trail with five apiece

Golden snubs and surprises, including little Cats love

When They See Us, the searing TV series on the plight of the Central Park Five got no nods despite critical acclaim. Show creator Ava DuVernay was also snubbed at the Emmys in the directing and writing categories, although Jharrel Jerome won for best lead actor in a limited series.

Golden Globe Nominations 2020: The Full List Of Nominees

The 2020 Golden Globe nominations were announced on Dec. 9.

Beyoncé Is Teasing New Ivy Park Merch, So Save Your Pennies

Beyoncé teased brand-new items from her Adidas and Ivy Park collaboration, out on January 18, 2020.

Beyoncé teases first look at collaboration with Adidas

Fans have been patiently waiting for a sneak preview at the collection

The Attico Unveils Eco-Friendly Holiday Capsule

The Eighties-themed lineup includes six upcycled vintage furs, bejeweled pumps and a lipstick available on Dec. 10.

Beyoncé Just Unveiled Her Debut Unisex Ivy Park x Adidas Collection

She spoke to Elle about what's next for the brand's new partnership

Beyoncé revealed the first look at her Adidas collaboration in a series of viral posts, and it shows the massive advantage she will bring to the brand

Beyoncé teased new items from her forthcoming collection with Adidas in a series of viral posts on Instagram on Monday morning.

How Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes

Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.

How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’

Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.

Why Enceladus’ Unique “Tiger Stripes” Make It A Prime Target In The Search For Life

The Cassini Space probe revealed Saturn's moon Enceladus as one of the most promising places in the Solar System to find life beyond Earth. Among the many

New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space

Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.

Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained

Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.

London Bridge terror attack: Ex-convict sprayed fire extinguisher into Usman Khan's eyes so that man with narwhal tusk could stab him

A former convict who tackled the London Bridge terrorist has revealed how he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to blind Usman Khan so that a man wielding a narwahl tusk could stab him.

Jaden Moodie murder: suspect accused of ‘preposterous’ claims

Ayoub Majdouline has said his clothes were stolen and worn by an attacker of the 14-year-old

11th-hour plea made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to give evidence at inquests

A lawyer for the victim’s families told the court today: “It is not too late to tell the truth.”

Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward

The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

Horn hears frustration from constituents over impeachment

U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn faced frustrated constituents on Sunday at a town hall meeting, where people voiced anger over impeachment and the lack of accomplishments the divided government has produced this year. “As an independent voter, I think you’re in a lot of trouble if you vote for this impeachment,” Susan Jaslow, of Edmond, told Horn. Ronda Peterson, of Edmond, who identified herself as a conservative, said Congress had been consumed all year with impeaching President Donald Trump. “We want Congress to get back to work for the American people, please,” Peterson said. Horn, D-Oklahoma City, who had earlier reiterated her position that she hasn’t made up her mind on impeachment, told Peterson,

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath

Nadler: If Trump Is Not Removed From Office, He “Will Do Everything He Can To Make It Not A Fair Election”

Yes, this is actually happening

Judd Gregg: Send them home

OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.

Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year

OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.

HC declines to order linking of social media accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

The bench said linking of accounts with social media platforms with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government

HC declines to order linking of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

​​A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said linking of accounts with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government and this exercise cannot be done by the court.

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves

The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.

SC Order In Dileep Case: Some Pertinent Questions

Seminal question which arose for consideration by the apex court in the appeal preferred with special leave against the Order of a single judge of the High Court of Kerala in P.Gopalakrishnan...

Israel Sets New Election Date Amid Deadlocked Netanyahu-Gantz Talks, Parliament Crunch

The ongoing Israeli political crisis not only entails the repeated failure of both the biggest parties, Likud and the Blue and White alliance, to arrive at a common ground and form a parliamentary majority, but a criminal indictment of the sitting prime minister last week.

With Two Days Left, Deadlocked Israel Faces Repeat Vote

Israel edged closer to a third election within a year Monday as neither the embattled premier Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival appeared close to forming a government two days before a deadline. Right-winger Netanyahu and former army general Benn

Israeli parties agree on March 2 election if no government formed

Israel's two biggest parties agreed on Monday on a March 2 election date, barring a last-minute power-sharing deal, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020

Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Give up on immunity, go for unity

Blue and White head to PM: If you publicly announce you are giving up on  'immunity bloc' we can have immediate direct negotiations.

Home of the Week: Getting creative in Clarence

Buffalo native Alycia Ripley has a lot of nice things to say about the home that her mother, Maria Rizzo, has created in Clarence.

Frame up your perfect Christmas gift!

Stettler framing and art supplies dealer has solutions to the trickiest gift questions

You can get a Lego replica of your house but it doesn't come cheap

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Romanticizing Slave Plantations as Wedding Venues Soon to Be Much Harder as Top Planning Sites Act to Remove Listings

Experiencing a wedding with the Southern backdrop of an Antebellum era-styled plantation could soon become a thing of the past — or at least much more

Minet Wins Insurance Brokerage of the Year Award

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Insurance brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has been voted the Best Insurance Brokerage Company of the year for 2019 at this year’s Think Business Insurance awards. The firm was also awarded the

Legaltech: India’s Lawyered, a Legal Technology Company, has Raised $100,000 from Angel Investors

Finding a good law firm to work with can be challenging, however, Lawyered aims to make it simpler, easier and faster to get the legal services companies may ne

QNB to embrace digital transformation

Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of QNB said yesterday that Qatar’s banking sector is well capitalised, with high asset quality and robust profitability. The capital adequacy ratio stands at 17 percent, well above Basel III guidelines. Asset quality remains high with non-performing loans (NPLs) at 1.9 percent, one of the lowest in the region. Profitability remains solid with returns on equity (RoE) over 15 percent, he said while addressing The Euromoney Qatar Conference.

The tough task of drawing up a structure and norms for a social stock exchange

Social enterprises may have to balance between improving the lives of people and earning returns

Shareholders in revolt over EOH pay policy

EOH is in the cross-hairs of shareholders over executive pay, with an astonishing 65% of shareholders voting against the group’s remuneration policy and its implementation at Thursday’s AGM.

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now

One way for investors to build wealth is to find great companies with growth potential while they're still small.

3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

A holding period of forever sounds perfect for these top-tier businesses.

Cisco Stock May Be a Great Value Name

Cisco stock offers many compelling features. CSCO stock is one or two pieces away from being great for growth and income investors.

Silicon Labs Executing On Its IoT Opportunity, With Infrastructure Likely To Get Better In 2020

IoT continues to drive Silicon Labs' growth, and particularly its strong wireless portfolio, which saw better than 20% growth in the third quarter. Infrastructure is being held back by weakness in the

GE Stock is a Buy as CEO Larry Culp Addresses the Mess He Inherited

GE stock holders may have been disappointed with the decision to keep the dividend at a penny. But the new CEO is running a marathon, not a sprint.

Student leaders’ tour plan draws flak

Govt. initiative to reform campus politics by taking elected student leaders to Cardiff varsity

Finland is about to get the world’s youngest Prime Minister

At just 34 years old, Sanna Marin is about to make history as she becomes the world’s youngest prime minister.

Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury

Blaze complying with ministry directive meant for schools harks back to Qin dynasty and Nazi Germany, critics say

Saudi Arabia ditches rules separating women and men in restaurants

Restaurants too small to enforce the law would not allow women inside.

Court orders meeting with foreigners in church amid ‘crisis’

All parties were also ordered to file reports by 09.00am on Friday so the court could understand how the matter was being resolved.

Former U.S. Fed chairman Paul Volcker dies at 92 – media

In a career spanning the immediate post-War decades to the 2008 financial crisis, former US Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker advised US leaders from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama

Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92

Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.

Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92

Paul Volcker, the legendary economist who served as the 12th chairman of the US Federal Reserve, died Sunday at the age of 92.

Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died. Volcker helped to rein in the US's persistent inflation problem and reset the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92

Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…

Sen. Rick Scott Pens Letter Warning of Chinese Influence on Campus | Breitbart

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) penned a letter last week to Florida's public universities to warn them of Chinese government efforts to undermine free expression on American college campuses.

Why Europe will side with the US over China for 5G

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury

Blaze complying with ministry directive meant for schools harks back to Qin dynasty and Nazi Germany, critics say

Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have both made the shortlist to be named 2019’s Time Person of the Year, "Today" revealed Monday. 

China tells government offices to remove all foreign computer equipment

China has ordered that all foreign computer equipment and software be removed from government offices and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reports.

Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn't affect them, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Only 40% of respondents in the Financial Times poll said that the stock market had gone up this year. The S&P 500 has soared about 26% in 2019.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn’t affect them

Most Americans don’t seem to care that much about the stock market’s performance.

Bad news for Trump — 60% of Americans say the surging stock market doesn't affect them

Most Americans don’t seem to care that much about the stock market’s performance.

Factbox: Volcker quotes on U.S. banks, inflation, government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92.

Dollar holds ground as central bank meetings loom, pound jumps

LONDON, Dec 9 — The dollar held its ground today thanks to last week’s stronger-than-expected jobs data, although worries about US/China trade talks kept gains in check, while Britain’s pound jumped on the latest polls ahead of this week’s election. Sterling hit a fresh 2-1/2 year high...

Destiny 2 season pass holders can skip the grind with unloved characters

If you have the Destiny 2 season pass and have reached level 100 then you may not know you can use it to skip a huge amount of grind with a second and third character.This is because the Season Pa

King of Cards Adds a Fun Card Game on Top of Everything That Already Makes Shovel Knight Great

Shovel Knight: King of Cards is the perfect reason to jump back into Yacht Club Games’ ever-expanding shovel-verse.

Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Review (Switch eShop)

The closing chapter of five years of shovelry

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s Safi’jiva Siege brings transforming armor and Awakened weapons to the game

Alongside the new Siege comes new armor for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne players as well as three new weapons.

Mosaic Achievement List Revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Mosaic. There are 28 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Juventus 'open talks with Barcelona' over Man Utd transfer target Ivan Rakitic

The club's sporting director Fabio Paratici in believed to have discussed the prospect of signing Rakitic in a swap deal, with two Juventus players also entering the negotiations

Juventus 'open talks with Barcelona' over Man Utd transfer target Ivan Rakitic

The club's sporting director Fabio Paratici in believed to have discussed the prospect of signing Rakitic in a swap deal, with two Juventus players also entering the negotiations

Reports: Barcelona ready to exchange out-of-favour star for Juventus duo

The latest word around the rumour mill is that La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to offload Ivan Rakitic in exchange for the Juventus duo of Daniele Rugani and Merih Demiral, during the upcoming January transfer window.

AC Milan hold meeting with Barcelona as they consider swoop for €10m-rated starlet

Catalan giants could opt to offload talented youngster...

AC Milan make approach for Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo?

AC Milan allegedly hold an interest in signing Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo during the January transfer window.

Ranji Trophy newsfile: M Vijay fined for dissent

Keep this page handy to follow all the latest news updates ahead of the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season | ESPNcricinfo.com

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Murali Vijay fined 10% of match fee for dissent, calls grow louder for use of technology

The day 1 of TN-Karnataka Ranji contest witnessed quite a few dramatic appeals & Vijay was fined 10% of his match fee for showing dissent!

Watch: Manipur’s Rex Singh grabs eight wickets on opening day of Ranji Trophy’s new season

Batting first, Mizoram were bundled out for just 65 in just under an hour with Rex Singh being the wrecker-in-chief.

Wasim Jaffer makes record 150th Ranji appearance

Cricket News: Wasim Jaffer achieved another first-class milestone as he made his 150th appearance in Ranji Trophy. Featuring for Vidarbha, Jaffer is playing his 150

Uthappa ton helps Kerala to a good position

Rahul, who gave the team a a solid start, narrowly misses century

Blues recall Kyrou, Poganski from San Antonio

Jordan Kyrou, getting his first call-up of the season, and Austin Poganski, getting his second, could make their 2019 St. Louis Blues debuts this week.

Travis Konecny injury update: Philadelphia Flyers forward out indefinitely with concussion

The 22-year-old star left Philadelphia's game on Dec. 7 after a violent collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

Craig Anderson injury update: Ottawa Senators goalie placed on injured reserve

Craig Anderson left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury and will miss at least one week.

Silvertips goalie to represent U.S. at World Juniors

Dustin Wolf was selected to the roster that will compete Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in the Czech Republic.

Preview: Lightning riding high heading into matchup against visiting Islanders

The Tampa Bay Lightning ready for a clash with Mathew Barzal, Barry Trotz, and the New York Islander Monday night at Amalie Arena.

Ozzy Osbourne Puts $25,000 Reward For Informing About Stolen Randy Rhoads’ ‘Irreplaceable’ Guitar

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne has offered a $25,000 reward for the return of his late friend Randy Rhoads' stolen guitars.The 71-year-old rocker took to social media to offer th

Randy Rhoads’s Stolen Gear Found In North Hollywood Dumpster

The gear that Ozzy put out a $25k reward on has been recovered.

Ozzy Osbourne offers $25,000 reward for the return of stolen Randy Rhoads gear

The late guitar legend's first guitar was amongst items stolen from the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood

Many Stolen Randy Rhoads Items Recovered

Items stolen from the Randy Rhoads family's music school were discovered in December 2019.

Haden Triplets share new song & video ft. Nick Offerman, announce tour

The Haden Triplets' new album features songs from all across the very musical Haden family's songbook, and a Kanye West cover.

Funke Akindele loses dad

Funke Akindele loses dad: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has just announced the death of her father. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress revealed that she did her best to ensure that her father lived, but

Funke Akindele Loses Dad

Award-winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello has been thrown into mourning, as she loses her dad, Concise News reports.

JUST IN: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele loses dad

Nollywood star, Funke Akindele Bello, has announced the death of her father, a retired school principal through her Instagram and Twitter accounts...

Funke Akindele Loses Dad

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has lost her dad. The "Jenifa Diary" actress took to her Instagram page today to announce the passing away of her father who is a retired school principal.

Why I Prefer Music To Friends- Adunni Ade

Adunni Ade has taken to Instagram handle to shower praises on Cardi B, while stating that she will choose her music over foolery of some friends.

Shah Rukh, I love you: Indonesian actor dedicates award to superstar. Gets a million-dollar reply

An Indonesian actor dedicated his best actor award to Shah Rukh Khan at an event. Khan has responded to him.

Shah Rukh Khan Gives Sweetest Reply to Indonesian Actor Who Thanked Him After Grabbing Best Actor Award - Watch Viral Video

Shah Rukh Khan is winning hearts on the internet with his sweetest reply to the Indonesian actor.

Indonesian Actor Muhammad Khan Bags Best Actor Award At Piala Citra; REVEALS Shah Rukh Khan Is The Reason He Is An Actor Today

Shah Rukh Khan is a global superstar and everyone is well aware about his fan following spanning even across the remote countries. We have came across several occasions, where the actors from foreign

Sara Ali Khan Is All Praises For Ranveer Singh And Rohit Shetty, Here's Why

Sara Ali Khan was last seen in 'Simmba' which was directed by Rohit Shetty & co-starred Ranveer. After winning an award, Sara was full of gratitude for the two

Alia Bhatt Gets Slammed Post The Video Of Taking Star Screen Award Even Before The Function Goes Viral

The very talented and gorgeous actress Alia Bhatt recently won Best actor female popular choice for Gully Boy. Alia Bhatt who did full justice to her character of Safeena was ecstatic to receive the h

Kelly Marie Tran sought therapy after 'Star Wars' backlash

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Kelly Marie Tran says she sought therapy after backlash to her Star Wars casting.

YouTube Supercuts Were All Queer Kids Had Until The L Word

The L Word was a groundbreaking show because it was the first time a show centered almost entirely around LGBTQ folks. Before that, the best option was YouTube supercuts about queer characters. The L Word: Generation Q reboot comes out this week.

'Marriage Story' review: A somewhat interesting film about the divorce of an uninteresting couple

Noah Baumbach’s 'Marriage Story' gives us a no-holds-barred look at the ugly nature of divorce.

Eddie Murphy says women find It ‘sexy’ that he has 10 kids

You probably know a lot about Eddie Murphy. You probably know that he's been in a ton of classic movies, from Beverly Hills Cop, to Coming to America.

‘Birds of Prey’ Director Cathy Yan on Her Cinematic Influences and Building an All-Female Superhero Team [Set Visit Interview]

While visiting the set, we were part of a Birds of Prey director interview with Cathy Yan, who spoke about building the first all-female DC superhero team.

Timing may be key for SIDS risk, study suggests

Dec. 9 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID -- formerly known as SIDS.

Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes, Hebrew University Study Finds

Gestational diabetes affects between 7.6% and 9.2% of pregnant women in the US and occurs mostly during the last trimester of pregnancy. Such a pregnancy is often concluded with birth by cesarean section.

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You can take Plan B up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but that’s not when it’s the most effective

Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning-after pill,” is an over-the-counter form of emergency contraception you can take after having unprotected sex. The pill works to prevent pregnancy before it even starts.

Dr Miriam Stoppard: "HRT benefits could outweigh risk of getting breast cancer"

A report was published saying that HRT increased the risk of breast cancer but little was said about the magnitude of that increase in risk

Austria Bedeviled With Complaints About Drunk Men Dressed Like The Christmas Demon Krampus

‘If large group of young men in masks roamed the streets on any other night of the year, the police would be called out in an instant,’ said an historian. Austrian authorities are trying, ...

Burke: Three of Aesop’s fables, fractured by Trumpian lore

Written thousands of years ago, Aesop’s morals still hold true when applied to the Trump presidency.

'A little frigate fit for a king to board': Erotic guide to Victorian London's brothels and prostitutes disguised as a wallet goes on sale for £500

The copy of 'The Man of Pleasure's Illustrated Pocket-Book for 1850' provides an eye-opening insight into the the capital's red light districts during the 19th century.

I Am Jesus Christ is a “realistic” simulator game that will allow you to Feed the poor, heal the sick and banish Satan

There’s been no shortage of video games starring the Super-Messiah over the years (And a disgusting lack of games starring that other fella Brian who is not the Messiah but a very naughty boy), but…

Brave 4-year-old twins escape Washington state crash that killed dad, search for help

Brave 4-year-old twin girls escaped a Washington state car wreck and went looking for help in the dark after their father was killed in the crash, according to a new report. Corey Simmons, 47, of

Organisations demand release of 9 activists in Koregaon Bhima violence case

Noted journalist Nikhil Wagle, who was present at the press conference, said, "These cases were foisted by the previous Devendra Fadnavis government.

Telangana has become a haven for boozers: Aruna

Uncontrolled sale of liquor reason for growing crime against women: BJP leader

Karnataka bypoll results: Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao resign after Congress poor show

However, the Congress high command in Delhi is yet to take a call on these resignations.

Senior Supreme Court advocate accuses Haryana minister of harassment

Advocate Navratan Chaudhary in a police complaint said she got scared when an unknown person knocked at her door twice.

BJP expels rebel MLA Saryu Roy for contesting against Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das

Roy, a former state minister, contested against Chief Minister and incumbent Jamshedpur East MLA Raghubar Das as an Independent candidate after he was denied a ticket by the saffron. He alleges the act was done on the behest of CM Raghubar Das.

Delhi Court Accepts Robert Vadra’s Plea To Travel Abroad For Medical Treatment 

A Delhi Court on Monday (9 December) allowed Robert Vadra, businessman and Congress interim Chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, to travel to Spain for medical treatment and business purposes.

Delhi court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad

A Delhi court on Monday allowed Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, to travel abroad for medical treatment and business purposes.

Plea in Supreme Court seeks psychological help for Jammu and Kashmir children

Many detained during lockdown: activist

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

Have you followed SC guidelines in Shadnagar ‘encounter’: HC

Government told to preserve bodies in Gandhi Hospital mortuary till Friday

'Israel is history in the making and we want to be a part of it'

What brings a Texas pastor to Israel? Larry Huch, board member of Israel Allies Foundation, explains his connection to the Jewish state

Spurring International Action to Remember the ‘Forgotten’ Mideast Jewish Refugees

“For many reasons, awareness of our communities’ history is not at the level it should be. We welcome any opportunity to educate and engage diplomats and foreign dignitaries on the story of the ignored and forgotten Jewish refugees,” said JIMENA board member Nathaniel Malka.

Larry’s Letters: Israel “is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everyone else.”

So if you have to compare Judaism and Islam to see which ideology is truly supremacist, Islam would win hands down.

Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway

The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.

How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates

Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.

US, Taliban Not Agreed on Reduction of Violence: Sources

Sources close to the Doha talks said the United States and the Taliban negotiators—on their third day of negotiations--have yet to agree on the terms of a reduction of violence, ceasefire a

U.S.-Taliban talks resume, raising prospect of an end to America's longest war

A Western official told NBC News that Washington had "ambitious timelines" for the talks and was pushing to secure a deal by the end of December.

Ghani Calls for Regional, Int’l Support for Afghan Peace

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday addressed the eighth ministerial conference of the “Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process” in Turkey and emphasized the need for a political solution to the confli

Ghani Calls for Regional, Int’l Support for Afghan Peace

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday addressed the eighth ministerial conference of the “Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process” in Turkey and emphasized the need for a political solution to the confli

Zarif: Iran fully ready for prisoner swap, ball in US court

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Tehran was "fully ready" for a full prisoner exchange with the United States.

12 things to know about Reinhard Bonnke - The Nation Newspaper

The demise of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke who is well known and loved by majority(especially in Africa) came so sudden that shocked...

Reinhard Bonnke, Christian evangelist called 'the Billy Graham of Africa,' dead at 79

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, a German-born preacher nicknamed "the Billy Graham of Africa" for his record-setting crusades, died Saturday at 79.

Mourn Reinhard Bonnke’s demise, CAN President directs churches

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Revd. Samson Ayokunle has directed all churches in the country to mourn Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke...

California nativity scene displaying Jesus in a cage causes stir

Claremont United Methodist church installation shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph as caged immigrant family

Nativity Scene Shows Holy Family Separated, Caged at Border

The Claremont United Methodist Church has erected a Nativity scene showing the Holy Family separated and in cages at the U.S.-Mexico border.

PD: Phoenix woman stabs Uber car used by boyfriend to escape assault

A woman chased her boyfriend and stabbed the Uber car he used to escape from her.

Man, 53, stabbed multiple times over theft of his cell phone in Oshawa

A 26-year-old Ajax man has been charged with attempted murder after a male victim was stabbed numerous times outside an Oshawa convenience store last Saturday, in what investigators say started as a cell phone theft.

Serial rapist Joseph McCann handed 33 life sentences after attacking 11 women and children

McCann embarked on a 'fortnight of terror'

UPS Truck Chase-Shootout

Family and friends honored on Monday a UPS driver who was killed in a shootout between Florida police and the robbery suspects who had hijacked his delivery truck. Loved ones filed by Frank Ordonez's open casket at a Miami funeral home to pay respects to the 27-year-old driver. Some UPS employees

Investigators want motorists’ videos of UPS truck shooting

MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appealed Monday for anyone who witnessed or has video of last week’s shootout between police and...

Edinburgh-based Cyan Forensics, the crime-busting startup, raises €1.5 million to target new markets

Cyan Forensics, the Edinburgh-based startup whose technology helps police investigators to find evidence faster, has secured a further €1.5 million from a consortium of investors.

Record outcome for Edinburgh legal firm Anderson Strathern

Mid-tier legal firm Anderson Strathern has booked record full-year results as it continues to secure high-profile work.

Madrid-based Fintech StudentFinance Raises $1.27 Million in Seed Round Led by Seedcamp

StudentFinance, a Fintech firm launched by the founders of Uniplaces, recently revealed that it had secured €1.15 million (appr. $1.27 million) in seed fundin

The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution

How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains

Legaltech: India’s Lawyered, a Legal Technology Company, has Raised $100,000 from Angel Investors

Finding a good law firm to work with can be challenging, however, Lawyered aims to make it simpler, easier and faster to get the legal services companies may ne

Liz Weston: How employers help workers save for rainy days

Everyone needs a rainy-day fund — your financial health depends on it. Your employer could help you build one.Many companies offer 401(k)s and other retirem

How to free yourself from your parents money habits, and claim financial independence

If your family avoided financial topics, you may find yourself uncomfortable managing money.

Disabled people score a win in superannuation entitlements

Disabled workers have received a boost with the Fair Work Commission delivering a better superannuation deal for low-income earners with disability.

The 2020s could be an apocalyptic decade for Wall Street as artificial intelligence takes over the most popular jobs in finance

The financial services industry is a popular place for job seekers, but artificial intelligence could wipe away a million banking jobs.

Huge Christmas boost as Affinity Credit Union pays out €398,000

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Beyoncé said motherhood and age has made her feel ‘more womanly and secure’ with her curves

It may be hard to believe, but even superstar Beyoncé isn’t always secure in her appearance.

Rihanna And Boyfriend Hassan Jameel Might Have Wedding Bells Ringing

Rihanna is generally not very open about her private life, and she does not seem to be among the celebrities that like to discuss that at length too

Byte Me #10: Very old dildos, deadly lipstick, and a tanned asshole

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Jennifer Beals on Returning to The L Word and Why Bette Declares “Death Is Coming”

Jennifer Beals spoke with us about the iconic Showtime series, its revival, and bringing "visibility to a community under attack."

How BBNaija Mike Edwards bite more than he could chew

BBNaija Mike is so much loved that the gangling dude could get away with just about anything but on a certain occasion last week.

QLDC to consider new governance process for QAC SOI

To shift the contentious QLD Airport focus to critical work which will need to take place over the next three months the Council is seeking to adopt an entirely new process around influencing the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Statement of Intent (SOI) outcomes.

Will govt seek a middle path via an independent review panel?

Six months after the launch of the extradition bill-related protest movement, Hong Kong continues to grapple with large-scale street demonstrations and elevated public anger toward the establishment. Although there have been mounting calls within society for an independent commission of inquiry (COI) into all the recent events, the government has continued to dig in its…

Shareholders in revolt over EOH pay policy

EOH is in the cross-hairs of shareholders over executive pay, with an astonishing 65% of shareholders voting against the group’s remuneration policy and its implementation at Thursday’s AGM.

US continues to block appointment to key WTO body

Washington spurns the draft General Council decision presented by facilitator

POLITICO Pro Sustainability Insights: Circular batteries boost — Chemicals leaks — COP update

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Ripple Director of Product Launches XRP Entertainment Marketplace for Music

Ripple's director or product is rolling out a new digital marketplace that will allow musicians to sell their songs for XRP.

For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot

Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.

UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer

UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital

MOBI to Develop Mobility Payments Network for Machine-to-Machine Transactions Based on Blockchain 

MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is exploring blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible. According to reports from Bloomberg on December 8, the non-profit organization is developing a blockchain-based payment network that allows for machine-to-machine transactions.

PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman shares why he expects breakthroughs in the payments ecosystem to happen at a fast pace in the coming decade.

Executive explains why Snapdragon 865 skips integrated 5G modem and 7nm EUV manufacturing process - Gizmochina

Qualcomm has recently officially unveiled its flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, alongside its mid-range Snapdragon 765G/ 765 processor which are manufactured using TSMC 7nm and Samsung’s 8nm processes. But questions arise as to why Qualcomm used two different processes and why the SD865 chip didn’t feature an integrated 5G modem, unlike the SD765G. And …

Don't expect to see the Snapdragon 865 in many value flagships in 2020

With Qualcomm selling the Snapdragon 865 exclusively with a 5G modem, the chipset will be limited to 'true' flagships. Most value flagships will be powered by the Snapdragon 765 instead.

MediaTek may supply Samsung with 5G chips for low-end smartphones - Gizmochina

According to a new report, MediaTek might be supplying Samsung with 5G chipsets for its low-end range of smartphones in the near future. The former has already formed partnerships with various other brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi and may now also supply the South Korean tech giant for its affordable range of smartphones. MediaTek …

Early leaks of Huawei’s next flagship Kirin 1020 and midrange 820 chips are great

Their latest flagchip Kirin 990 (5G) launched mere months ago but Huawei’s Q3 2020 flagchip Kirin 1020, and its midrange and likely sooner brother Kirin 820, have dropped and feature great im…

Galaxy A (2020) series could employ MediaTek’s high-end 5G solution

Samsung's Galaxy A (2020) lineup, or at least some models from the upcoming series, could be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 5G chipset, according to a report by BGR.in citing industry sources

Best Headphones Deals for Christmas 2019

Don't pay full price, because we're always rounding up all the best Christmas deals on headphones right here.

Best Headphone Deals for Christmas 2019

We round up the best deals on headphones, earphones and earbuds, as well as offering advice on fit, audio quality and price.

Bose’s Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 get their first big discount

Finally, a deal on the latest Bose headphones.

Best Speaker Deals for Christmas 2019

We're always interested in finding good discounted speakers. Check out the best speaker deals we've found including wireless speakers and soundbars.

The incredible new Bose 700 headphones weren’t on sale for Black Friday, but they’re $50 off for Green Monday

You know the Bose QC35 Series II headphones that everyone thinks are Bose’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones? Well, they’re great, but Bose recently released a new higher-end p…

2020 Hyundai Creta to don Palisade inspired design

The 2020 model update from the Hyundai Creta will push the segment forward, say sources

2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 revealed

The Svartpilen 200 gets a 26hp, 200cc single-cylinder engine, which is the same as the KTM 200 Duke’s. Click here for more.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Prototype Strips 2 Days Before Official Reveal

A little over six years have passed since the original Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) was unveiled as the smallest crossover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup and its replacement's reveal is just around the corner.

Buy/Drive/Burn: Japanese Two-doors for a New Century

Last time on Buy/Drive/Burn, we took a look at three two-door mid-market offerings from American brands for the 2001 model year. Most people hated such a Sophie's choice. Perhaps things will be a bit better today when we cover the same market segment with offerings from Japan.

Php 61 million gets you this special Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign

What kind of Nissan GT-R do you get for Php 61 million? Well wonder no more

Someone Spent 24 Hours In VR The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

YouTuber SwankyBox is a huge fan of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, the classic N64 RPG. As a kid he would play it for hours and hours and hours, exploring every inch of the world and also just chilling out and watching the sunset. So he recently decided to experience Ocarina Of Time in a brand new way, using...

Taking flight as Microsoft Flight Simulator returns to the skies

Once a mainstay of Microsoft's gaming business, it's now been 13 years since the last Microsoft Flight Simulator. Now with Asobo Studio at the helm, Microsoft are looking to right that wrong, doing so

Installing A Video Card: The Kotaku Review

Long ago, when I was much younger and had more free time, I would pull apart old PCs and build new ones. It was fun. I didn’t know what I doing and over time I learned what RAM was and what a motherboard is. Then I stopped doing that, bought some consoles and only bought pre-made PCs at Walmart that I would use...

Espire 1: VR Operative review

Despite having all the right gadgets, this VR stealth game is no superspy.

'Twin Peaks VR' trailer offers a dive into David Lynch's mind

The trailer for 'Twin Peaks VR' is as strange and cryptic as the TV series.

New, fully working Ubuntu Linux images now available for Raspberry Pi

While most Raspberry Pi owners opt for Raspbian as their operating system, the tiny barebones board can run a number of other Linux distros, including Ubuntu.

WireGuard VPN is a step closer to mainstream adoption

WireGuard in the Linux kernel itself means greater availability for the project.

Upgraded Chuwi UBook goes for Surface Go’s throat

Chinese hardware manufacturers CHUWI have surprisungly upgraded their Chuwi UBook 2-in-1 to create a more cost-effective Surface Go alternative. Originally unveiled through the company’s Kickstarter for the 2-in-1 system, which raised an impressive $450,000, the UBook has always been pitched as a competitor to Microsoft’s Surface Go. With a smart change in components, Chuwi is …

CHUWI UBook will be more cost-effective than Surface Go - Gizchina.com

In early 2019, CHUWI launched a 2-in-1 tablet UBook through Kickstarter campaign, but now they are relaunching it with upgraded specs.

WhatsApp ending support for millions of phones later this month

If you're not using a Windows Phone, you'll probably be alright

Timeline: SA's 6 beauty queens that have taken home the crown at the two biggest pageants

From Zozibini Tunzi in 2019 to Penelope Anne Coelen in 1958, here are the beauty queens who went on to win the titles of the two biggest pageants.

Who is the 2019 Miss Universe From South Africa?

South African model Zozibini Tunzi, 26, set the world on fire on Sunday evening by winning the most prestigious international beauty trophy. But who is the new “Miss Universe”?

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Wins 2019 Miss Universe, Joins Group of Top Black Beauty Queens In Historic Feat

Congratulations are in order for Zozibini Tunzi, the South African beauty queen crowned Miss Universe 2019 at the annual pageant Sunday night. Before a

Miss Universe on her special relationship with her dad: “I’m a daddy’s girl”

YOU spoke to newly crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, before she left to compete at the Miss Universe competition in Atlanta, USA. In the interview, Zozi reveals the special bond she has with her father.

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Wins Miss Universe 2019 (+Photos)

The 68th edition of the Miss Universe competition, was held on December 8, 2019 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowned her successor Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa by the end of the event. Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds […]

Rocket League’s new blueprint system catches a tonne of flak despite getting rid of loot boxes

Rocket League players have not received the game’s new blueprints system well. Rocket League developer Psyonix recently rolled out the big blueprints update to the game. The patch mainly overhauls how rewards are doled out. The most significant change in this update is the removal of loot boxes and their associated keys. Rocket League now […]

Rocket League fans are so upset with the game’s microtransaction pricing that they’d rather have lootboxes back

Last week, Psyonix released the Blueprint update for Rocket League. It’s a notable update in that it’s the one that completely removes blind lootboxes, in favour of a much more transparent system.…

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

This isn’t the first time Rockstar has added something cool to one of their online games, only to never really do anything with it.

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

Back in September of this year, Rockstar added roles to Red Dead Online. These roles greatly improved the game, giving players something to work towards and also offered players new content and abilities to unlock while earning some in-game cash. But these roles haven’t received equal amounts of love and this has...

Polymega Slips Into Early 2020, But It's Bringing Some Cool Stuff With It

Intelligent patches! New screen filters! Impressive compatibility!

Arsenal: Central midfield is where everything starts

Arsenal have many problems on the pitch. Subsequently, there are many changes that need to be made, but it all starts with the central midfield. It would b...

Premier League best & worst: Alex Keble's pick of the weekend including analysis of the Manchester derby, Liverpool & Everton tactics

Alex Keble is back with his pick of the weekend's tactical analysis, including good news for Man Utd and praise for both Liverpool and Everton.

Arsenal Vs West Ham: Time to ring the changes

Arsenal travel to West Ham United on Monday night. With their season almost over already, it is time for Freddie Ljungberg to ring the changes. At this sta...

Freddie Ljungberg Must Change Lack of Commitment in Arsenal’s DNA

Perhaps it was unfair to accuse Unai Emery of having no vision for Arsenal. On the contrary, he had dozens of them. Three at the back, four at the back. Two up front, one upfront. A diamond midfield, three in midfield, nobody in midfield (or Granit X

Reasons why Chelsea are considering a move for Wilfried Zaha

Chelsea have been linked to making a move for Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha for some time now and most major UK media outlets are reporting it, including this one from The Telegraph.

Watch: What To Expect From ‘Doctor Who’ Season 12

Only 23 more sleeps until the Doctor Who season premiere. But what can we expect from the new series? A lot of excitement, according to the show’s cast and crew. “It’s got action. […]

The Boys finally releases new blood-splattered trailer for season 2 after leak

The trailer accidentally came out last week ahead of schedule, but now the action-packed preview clip is here to stay.

Avengers: Endgame Script Reveals What Year Steve Rogers Reunited With Peggy

The newly released script for Avengers: Endgame answers one of the films lingering questions: in what year Steve Rogers returned to Peggy Carter.

'Crisis' Showrunner Explains Why That Big Moment Happened Way Earlier

"Crisis on Infinite Earths" ended its universe-spanning first part with a moment that many viewers were probably expecting to happen closer towards the end.

Mathew Horne calls upcoming Gavin and Stacey 'best episode ever'

The actor behind Gavin told Chris Moyles he's 'so proud' of the Christmas special

Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019 winner

Miss South Africa, Zozobini Tunzi, won Miss Universe 2019 at the pageant hosted by Steve Harvey Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia.

Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019 winner

"I want children to look at me and see my face and see theirs reflected in mine," Miss South Africa Zozobini Tunzi said before her win.

Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment. Zozibini Tunzi, 26, finished first ahead

Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

ATLANTA (AFP) - Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.

Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

Zozibini Tunzi, 26, finished first ahead of the Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted by American comic turned TV personality Steve...

Netflix Announces 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Season 3 Release Date

“Welcome to Hell.”

First footage of Marvel’s The Eternals revealed with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek

The clip was shown at Brazil Comic-Con this weekend.

Netflix Releases Trailer for Ryan Reynolds & Michael Bay's Upcoming Action Flick '6 Underground'

Arriving on Netflix December 13.

Gal Gadot, Chris Pine Star in Action Packed 'Wonder Woman 1984' Trailer

The trailer for the highly anticipated "Wonder Woman 1984" dropped on Sunday and sees star Gal Gadot batting away a bullet and swinging from a bolt of lightning.

‘6 Underground’ Trailer: Michael Bay’s Netflix Movie Has Parkour, Explosions, and Ryan Reynolds

Watch Netflix's final 6 Underground trailer, promoting director Michael Bay's return to original filmmaking and his first pairing with actor Ryan Reynolds.

Man Eats $120,000 Art Basel Banana As ‘Performance Art’

Is art still art if someone’s eaten it? A banana duct-taped to a wall at the Art Basel fair in Miami sold for a whopping $120,000. And then someone ate it. The piece, […]

Artist eats banana taped to wall in £100,000 installation

Gone in 60 seconds...

Don't make fun of the $120,000 banana – it's in on the joke

A banana stuck on a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan has been widely mocked. But it was always making fun of the art market

All of the craziest things that went down at Art Basel Miami

Highlights include a £91,000 banana taped to the wall, which was eaten by a performance artist.

Someone ate the duct-taped banana ‘art’ that sold for $120K

The piece of art, titled 'The Comedian,' was created by renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan and displayed at Art Basel.

A Situational Number That Brings Fans Excitement Down

After a bumper mass number to open the musical account, team

Venky Mama is a very emotional film: S Thaman

Music director S Thaman on upcoming project Venky Mama and composing retro songs. Venky Mama stars Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya, Raashi Khanna and Payal Rajput among others.

Teaser Dominated Those Two Trailers?

It is a bonanza of teasers and trailers for the Telugu cinema lovers as the holiday season is on and everybody is in some mood to get to watch really good entertainers and there three the films created their slots for the seasonal watch in audience expectations but one of them totally overpowered the other two with just a teaser according to social media buzz.

Sonakshi Sinha On Playing Female Dabangg: “There Aren’t Enough Producers To Take Such Risk”

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is gearing up for the release of Dabangg 3 alongside superstar Salman Khan. While she is busy promoting the film, she answered the biggest questio, to whether there wi

Thalapathy 64: Vijay Mania Runs Wild In This Awesome Video From Shoot Location

In an exciting development, a superb video from the shoot location of Vijays eagerly awaited film Thalapathy 64 is going viral for all the right reasons. In it, the Mersal star is seen greeting his well-wishers, giving them a reason to rejoice.

Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa

Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...

Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa

Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...

No more survivors from New Zealand volcano eruption

As many as two dozen tourists are feared dead.

No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption

New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died.

Eruption on White Island

Police is working with National Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a search and rescue operation following a volcanic eruption at White Island this afternoon.

Wind warnings still in place from Storm Atiyah

Weather warnings remain in place for south-west and north-east regions owing to strong winds from Storm Atiyah. And more strong gusts are forecast from a second storm expected to hit the country on Tuesday. The Met Office has forecast England and Scotland will be “windy across all areas” with severe gales possible in the northwest, with wind gusts potentially reaching 100mph. The south-west of England and Wales were buffered overnight by gales of up to 70mph after the storm swept in from Ireland, where it disrupted transport and power networks.

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning - predicting 60-70 mph winds across Lancashire

Weather experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning of high winds for Lancashire and the North West tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10, 2019).

Storm Brendan set to batter Scotland as country hot by two weather warnings

The Met Office has put in the alerts for heavy rain and wind for much of the country on Tuesday.

Met Office says 'potential for snow' on Dartmoor and Exmoor this week

On Wednesday the Met Office says there is a potential for sleet or snow on the moors, including in Princetown

Virat Kohli gestures angrily as MS Dhoni chants follow Rishabh Pant’s dropped catch

Virat Kohli was not impressed when the Thiruvananthapuram crowd reacted to a missed catch by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant by chanting MS Dhoni's name in the 2nd T20I on Sunday.

Virat Kohli Loses His Cool Over 'MS Dhoni' Crowd Chants As Rishabh Pant Drops Catch

Virat Kohli had something to say when the crowd reacted to a missed catch by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant by chanting MS Dhoni’s name. Read to know what he said

Ranji Trophy round-up: Rahane and Shaw shine for Mumbai, Padikkal shows grit, Vihari stands apart

The young Karnataka left-hander frustrated the Tamil Nadu bowlers on day one at Dindigul.

Ranji Trophy Roundup: Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw shine, Robin Uthappa hits ton for Kerala

While Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw struck gritty fifties to take Mumbai to 362/8 against Baroda, Kerala's Robin Uthappa scored 102 off 221 balls with seven fours and three sixes against Delhi.

Ranji Trophy: Shaw, Rahane hit half centuries as Mumbai score 362/8

Cricket News: Test specialist Ajinkya Rahane and young opener Prithvi Shaw struck gritty fifties as Mumbai ended Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy lung opener against Bar

Temperatures set to soar into 40s in NSW heatwave

Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of bushfires across NSW before temperatures soar later this week.

NSW fires: state faces 'lethal' conditions as temperatures forecast to soar past 40C

RFS commissioner says despite lower wind speed on Tuesday, high temperature and low humidity will make it a ‘difficult day’ with the New South Wales bushfires

Australia burns grasslands to minimise looming bushfire risk

More than 100 fires are ablaze in New South Wales and Victoria states

Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn

An estimated two million hectares have burned -- the size of some small countries -- across a region spanning hundreds of kilometres.

Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted

Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave ...

The GOP wall: Why Republicans won't walk away from Trump

Analysis: Politics and the media have changed since the time a group of GOP lawmakers went to the White House to tell Nixon he was finished.

Judd Gregg: Send them home

OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath

Chris Wallace Schools Ken Starr: Trump Impeachment ‘Much Bigger’ Than Clinton’s Sex Lies Were

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace on Monday dressed down Kenneth Starr, the Clinton impeachment-era independent counsel, objecting to Starr’s insistence that the current allegations against President Donald Trump are “narrow” and “slanted.”During a break in Monday’s House impeachment hearing, Wallace addressed

Nadler: If Trump Is Not Removed From Office, He “Will Do Everything He Can To Make It Not A Fair Election”

Yes, this is actually happening

Man suffers 'serious and possible life changing injuries' in Dublin collision

Gardaí said the emergency services attended the scene of a two-car collision on the Corballis Rd at around 6.40am this morning.

Man dies after being hit by school bus on main road between Aberdeen and Dundee

A man has died after being struck by a bus on the main road between Aberdeen and Dundee.

Police latest after woman injured by double decker bus in Torquay

It happened in Torquay on Saturday night.

Man in ‘serious’ condition after being hit by car on busy Dunfermline road

A man is said to be in a "serious" but not life threatening condition after being struck by a car on a busy Dunfermline road on Sunday evening.

Woman dies swimming off Antrim coast

Another woman who got into difficulty taken to hospital; understood women were part of swim group

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Communism claims a ploy to tarnish democratic process, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator P. Waytha Moorthy has expressed disappointment over allegations made by a Terengganu Umno member that communist elements have infiltrated the government. In a statement today, he said such claims are clear efforts to...

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

MACC needs to explain officer’s placement, says Perlis MB

KANGAR, Dec 9 — The Perlis government has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to come up with a detailed explanation if it wants to place a senior MACC officer in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man. He said he needed to look at the suitability and response given...

PKR sec-gen says SPV 2030 dinner did not violate party discipline

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The ‘Shared Prosperity Vision’ dinner which was attended by several PKR leaders yesterday, did not violate the party discipline, said PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. However, he said, the content of the speech delivered during the dinner was...

Sowore: What Top Yoruba Leader Said About Activist’s Re-Arrest By DSS

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams has described the re-arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore as a national tragedy. 

Sowore’s rearrest in court, national tragedy – Gani Adams

Gani Adams, has expressed his disappointment in the actions of operatives of the DSS, following the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore...

Nigeria’s insistence on keeping journalist behind bars brings to mind Buhari’s time as a military ruler

On Friday, Nigeria’s Department of State Security (DSS), the country’s intelligence agency, rearrested Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of a US-based online news platform only hours after a court had granted him bail. Sowore, who is also an American, owns Sahara Reporters, a publication that focuses on Nigerian politics with a particular focus on corruption. He...

Updated: Amnesty Int’l, SERAP threaten mass action over Sowore’s rearrest

Following the 'combative' rearrest of Convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, by the Department of State Services, DSS, at the....SERAP

Sowore: APC accuses Atiku of spreading falsehood - The Nation Newspaper

Tony Akowe, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday night accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of spreading falsehood about the event leading the rearrest of the founder of #RebolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services in Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary of the […]

Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway - The Nation Newspaper

Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along Kawli-Kaita highway

Wanted notorious kidnapper arrested for abduction of two teenagers in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command on Monday says it has arrested a wanted notorious kidnapper, Aliyu Sani in connection with the abduction of two...

2023: Don’t Expect Us To Hand Over To You, Arewa Youths Tell Southwest

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has said the South-West should not expect the North to hand over power to the region. 

ISWAP executes two soldiers, policeman in new video

INSURGENTS believed to be members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), released a video showing the execution of two

Court remand police officer in prison over alleged murder of truck driver in Ondo

37-year-old trigger happy police sergeant Idowu Omosuyi who murdered a truck driver at a checkpoint in Uso, Owo area of Ondo

5-Year-Old Carries Baby in Subzero Cold After They Are Abandoned, Police Say

A 5-year-old, wearing just socks and light clothing, carried an 18-month-old through subzero temperatures in the Yukon Flats of Alaska after the power went out at the home where they had been left alone, according to the authorities.The power failure scared the older child, who then carried the baby

These Homes for Mentally Ill Adults Have Been Notoriously Mismanaged. Now, One Is a Gruesome Crime Scene.

Oceanview Manor Home for Adults, a psychiatric group home at the center of a yearslong legal battle over the rights of people with mental illness, is now the scene of a criminal investigation involving the death of a resident and the arrest of another.

Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - Fearing a volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand’s White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.

New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption

New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five people, injuring more than 30 and leaving eight people missing, presumed dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no

The father of a missing 1-year-old girl was arrested on weapons charges in Connecticut 4 days after the baby's mother was found dead, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Police say Jose Morales' arrest is not related to the disappearance of his daughter, Venessa, and that he has been cooperative with investigators.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Turkish military, allied militants launch heavy attack in northeast Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Army, alongside their allied militants, launched a fresh attack on the Abu Rasin area of the Al-Hasakah Governorate this afternoon. According to reports from northeast Syria, the Turkish Army and their allied militants launched several artillery shells and rockets towards the Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) positions near the town of Zarqan. As a result of this attack by the Turkish Army and their allies, one civilian was killed in the town of Tal Al-Ward. The Syrian Democratic Forces and Syrian Arab Army (SAA) have yet to respond to this latest attack by the Turkish Army.

Syrian Army, Russian military enter strategic area in northern Raqqa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Army (SAA) units, accompanied by Russian military police, entered a new strategic area that overlooks the Aleppo-Hasakah Highway after the withdrawal of the Turkish Army and their militant allies. According to a military report from northern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military police entered the strategic silo town of Sharkrak, which is adjacent to the international highway (M-4) in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqa. The reports said that the deployment of the Syrian Army units around the silos came after the withdrawal of the Turkish army and their allied militants in the ‘Ayn ‘Issa District of the Al-Raqqa Governorate. Previously, Sharkrak was under the control of the Turkish Army and their allies after they captured the area from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, per an agreement between Turkey and Russia, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military were given access to this area for the first time in several years.

Syrian Army launches heavy attack across southern Idlib

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) artillery and missile teams unleashed a heavy attack across the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this morning. According to a military report from the nearby Hama Governorate, the Syrian Army heavily targeted several front-lines towns and villages in southern Idlib, with a primary focus on Al-Badriyah and Al-Huwayjah. With the Syrian and Russian air forces mostly grounded due to poor weather conditions, the SAA has increased their strikes in order to weaken the jihadist forces in the Idlib countryside. The report added that the Syrian Army is now targeting the jihadist defenses in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate; these strikes are targeting the Kafr Naha and Al-Zahra’a areas. While the Syrian Arab Army controls most of Aleppo city, the jihadist rebels continue to hold onto some areas at the outskirts of the provincial capital.

Unknown gunmen attack Syrian intelligence checkpoint in Daraa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A group of unknown gunmen carried out an attack on a checkpoint belonging to the Syrian Air Force Intelligence in eastern Daraa this morning. According to local reports, the gunmen, who were suspected to be members of a Free Syrian Army (FSA), Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) or Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cell, opened fire on the checkpoint before fleeing in an unknown direction. The reports said there were casualties among the Syrian Air Force Intelligence personnel; however, the total dead and wounded is unknown. These attacks by the FSA, HTS, and ISIS sleeper cells have decreased over the last four months, thanks in large part to the increase of Syrian Army troops in the Daraa Governorate. However, with the absence of Syrian military personnel in some of the reconciled towns in the Daraa Governorate, it has been difficult to crackdown on these sleeper cells.

Breaking: Russian military choppers resume heavy attack on jihadist mountain stronghold

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Russian Air Force’s attack choppers resumed their strikes on the jihadist mountain stronghold of Kabani. According to an army source in the Al-Akrad Mountains of northeastern Latakia, the Russian military choppers launched a heavy attack on Kabani and its surroundings, causing a number of explosions that could be heard throughout this rugged region. This latest string of strikes by the Russian Air Force comes after a short absence of aerial attacks over Syria because of the poor weather. While the Russian Air Force was grounded, however, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 4th Armored Division kept up the pressure on the jihadist rebels by launching several rockets and artillery shells towards the latter’s positions in Kabani.

UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him.

UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him. The British parliament has approved an expansion plan for Heathrow, including building

Boris Johnson casts fresh doubt on '£100billion' HS2 rail project saying it will cost 'an awful lot of money'

Boris Johnson hinted at a rethink on the massive scheme - which would affect his own Uxbridge constituency - saying the government would review whether funding could be 'better spent'.

Boris Johnson takes private jet to avoid drive from Doncaster to Teesside

The prime minister flew the 84 mile journey to target Labour heartlands in the north east of England.

‘Get Brexit done’ is this election’s biggest lie

Leaving the EU will be only the start of a long and tortuous process. To claim anything else is pure fantasy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Daughter’s Christmas presents reported stolen from vehicle in Butler County

— Oxford police received a report Nov. 30 of toys valued at approximately $200 taken from the trunk of a car parked in a driveway on Kelly Drive.

Top hotels say guests are stealing mattresses from their rooms

How do you get that in your suitcase?

Disabled mother, 51, and her nine-year-old autistic son face a homeless Christmas after Hoover tumble dryer blaze destroyed their flat

Lisa Camilleri, 51, from Shenley, Hertfordshire, was waiting for the three-year-old Hoover dryer to finish its cycle last month when she heard a 'loud bang' and her electricity tripped.

Family's fury over M&S Christmas tree that's getting scathing reviews

Marks and Spencer advertises the £35 tree as a “sparkling surprise”

Bolt of lightning thought to be responsible for fire at Michael Healy-Rae's office

A bolt of lightning may have been responsible for the fire which struck the Kilgarvan commercial complex and office belonging to the Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae this morning.

Farm.One

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows hundreds of unique herbs in a high-tech urban oasis.

Allston-Brighton Winter Market comes to Western Avenue

For the third year in a row, the Allston-Brighton Winter Market is bringing four days of local vendors, interactive art, food and drink, a beer garden, and ...

A school for food

Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms

Take on Fuchsia Urban Thai new spice challenge before the New Year

Chef Sangwon’s Spice Challenge will have a mixture of spices from UAE and Thailand

Home of the Week: Getting creative in Clarence

Buffalo native Alycia Ripley has a lot of nice things to say about the home that her mother, Maria Rizzo, has created in Clarence.

General Election leaves schools in budget limbo

Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year

Ending right to block private schools hailed as a win over 'red tape'

Residents will lose the right to object to the building of new private schools under planning laws designed to "fast-track" development in the independent sector.

What is the future of Alberta's $25-a-day daycare? Operators, parents waiting for answers

Operators of some Calgary child-care centres say they’re holding their breath as they wait for news about the future of Alberta’s $25-a-day pilot program.Kate Stenson, executive directo…

FAI crisis: ex-president says liabilities could be ‘close to €80m’

Brendan Menton says all stakeholders need to work together to solve funding crisis

FAI, Shane Ross and Sport Ireland called to emergency meeting

Ex-president of FAI says association’s liabilities could be ‘close to €80 million’

Hello, citizens: West Java introduces app to facilitate communication with residents

The West Java administration has launched a mobile application that will enable local residents to engage in a two-way communication with administration officials, therefore allowing them to voice their concerns over certain issues and curbing the prevalence of fake news.

New steps against scammers

Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.

How to empower small businesses in Pakistan

Marketing, payments and logistics are essential for small businesses to have sustainable exports

PPP forum on exporting smart transport infra to be held

A forum on public-private partnerships for the export of smart technology-based public transport infrastructure is set to be held in Seoul on Thursday, the Seoul City government said Monday.  Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the forum will look at emerging trends in smart transport systems, Seoul’s smart transport policies and the municipality’s support for private companies looking to br...

LDP plans tax breaks to help spread 5G networks

The Liberal Democratic Party's tax panel is planning to give preferential tax treatment to mobile phone carriers and others to help spread fifth-generation

RuneScape patch updates farming and herblore elements, notes here

A new patch has been released for RuneScape by Jagex that is focused on improving farming and the game's herblore as well as a number of other changes and fixes. These changes apply both to the PC ver

Sizeable God Eater 3 version 2.20 update available for Nintendo Switch

Those of you who own God Eater 3 on the Nintendo Switch platform might want to check whether your copy has received the latest update, as Version 2.20 is out now. The update is pretty hefty and pac…

Espire 1: VR Operative review

Despite having all the right gadgets, this VR stealth game is no superspy.

How Audio Design Enhances Diablo 2

The following blog post, unless otherwise noted, was written by a member of Gamasutra's community. The thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not Gamasutra or its parent company. The following excerpt comes from author David L. Craddock's Stay Awhile and Listen: Book II - Heaven, Hell, and Secret Cow Levels, available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle ahead of its December 10, 2019 publication date.

Procreate 5 brings Animation Assist, rich brush customizations & more

The graphics editor and digital painting app Procreate for iPad by Savage Interactive was bumped to version 5.0 on App Store today, with several new iPad features available in this edition including Animation Assist, Brush Studio and the ability to...

Oculus Quest hand tracking is available as an experimental feature

You won't need controllers in certain VR apps.

Oculus Quest now has hand tracking

The Oculus Quest just got that much more enticing. With update v12, the standalone VR headset now has motion tracking – a taste of it, at least. The functionality is currently limited to

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week

The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week

The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."

How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden

Apple has always been good at keeping people within its own little bubble. The company has strived for an insular ecosystem which can certainly make it tricky for those on the inside looking to break out. But it's by no means impossible....

I didn’t believe the hype around the Philips air fryer until I tried it myself — here’s why I’m a convert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The Philips air fryer can make a number of delicious dishes without heating your house. Its spacious interior can hold up to 3 pounds or 4 quarts of food.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

I didn’t believe the hype around the Philips air fryer until I tried it myself — here’s why I’m a convert

In 2010, Philips introduced the first air fryer at a consumer electronics fair in Berlin, Germany. Since then, the appliance has taken off with dozens of brands introducing different styles.

Dash air fryers are down to their lowest prices of 2019, today only

It turns out Green Monday 2019 has brought with it some of the best deals we’ve seen in a long time, and this particular sale is one that you should definitely take advantage of. The hot new …

The Dash Air Fryer Is Down To $69.99 Today

In Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day today, it is also discounting the Dash Air Fryer. It is now just $69.99, saving you $30 off of its regular price.

How the heck is the Instant Pot Duo 60 back down to $49 on Amazon?!

You’ll find a whole bunch of great Instant Pot deals for Green Monday over on Amazon if you check it out right now, but there’s one deal in particular that we can’t believe. After…

Villa Park in salute to legend Ron Saunders

Villa fans paid tribute to legendary manager Ron Saunders during yesterday’s Premier League clash with Leicester.

Former Notts County midfielder Garry Thompson announces retirement

He scored 12 goals for the Magpies in one season

Grujic’s midfield masterclass & Ojo’s cup final disappointment – Liverpool FC Loan Watch

Marko Grujic produced a midfield masterclass with a goal and assist at Hertha Berlin, while Sheyi Ojo suffered a painful cup final defeat at Rangers. Gametime took a downturn this week for Jurgen Klopp’s borrowed Reds, as only six loanees featured. Despite that limited match action there was no shortage of talking points, as those who played experienced severely contrasting fortunes on a dramatic weekend. There was a stunning display from Grujic and an agonizing cup final loss for Ojo, while the season came to a successful end for one Red. Here’s the full lowdown on all the action, starting with that star performance.

Former ace Jamie Milligan emerges as favourite to become Bamber Bridge’s next boss

Former Everton midfielder Jamie Milligan is understood to be the frontrunner to replace Joey Collins as the new manager of Bamber Bridge.

‘Has been outstanding’ – BBC pundit singles out Liverpool stalwart for praise after latest win

Another vital shift from Reds ace...

Chrissy Teigen answers all our questions on celebs and their lavish lifestyles

What do they do with all those rooms in their mansions?

K. Michelle Gets Vulnerable In New Photo Where She Shows Off Her Post-Surgery Body And Speaks About The Healing Process

It looks like K. Michelle is back on track to being healthy and happy, and she is now entirely comfortable in her body -- or at least, more than she

Christine McGuinness puts up first Christmas tree in years

'I can’t believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree.'

Toya Wright And Robert Rushing Tour Amsterdam And End Up In The Red Light District And The Museum Of Prostitution – Check Out The Pics And Videos!

During the past week, Toya Wright, Robert Rushing, Reginae Carter, and more pals spend some fantastic days in Dubai. This was just after Nae

John Oliver Says No-No-No to SantaCon in a Web Exclusive Last Week Tonight Episode

SantaCon is perhaps the most traumatizing part of an otherwise jolly holiday.

More Than 400K Sign Petition To Remove Michael Vick As Honorary Pro Bowl Captain

(Photo by Logan Riely/AAF/Getty Images) A petition calling for the NFL to remove former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as…

Petition wants NFL to remove Mike Vick as honorary 2020 Pro Bowl captain

A petition wants the NFL to remove former quarterback Mike Vick as an honorary Pro Bowl captain.

Petition wants NFL to remove Mike Vick as honorary 2020 Pro Bowl captain

Former NFL star and New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick is expected to be honored by the league as one of the four "legends captains" at the 2020 Pro Bowl.

Over 360K sign petition to keep Michael Vick from being honored at Pro Bowl

— A petition started at Change.org is seeking to keep former NFL quarterback Michael Vick from being honored at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl.

The 49ers are a revelation but the NFL's ridiculous seeding could kill them

San Francisco have been excellent throughout the season but could still end up as a lower seed than the woeful Cowboys due to the league’s stubbornness

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 25th best player in world football right now, according to a computer algorithm

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 25th best player in world football right now, according to a computer algorithm.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu

Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr named best striker after Under-9 tournament win; Juventus star posts message of support